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2016 Mercedes-Benz SL Class Base SL 400 2DR Roadster

Base SL 400 2dr Roadster

$85,050 MSRP
3.0l V-6 Turbo/supercharged
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
4.4 sec

0-60 mph

13.1 sec

@ 104 mph

Horsepower • Torque
329 hp

Power

354 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,836 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2016

Make:

Mercedes-Benz

Model:

SL Class

Trim:

Base SL 400 2DR Roadster

Style:

Base SL 400 2dr Roadster

Base Price:

$85,050

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,836 lbs

Length:

181.6 in.

Width:

73.9 in.

Height:

51.8 in.

Wheelbase:

101.8 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.29

MPG:

20 city / 27 hwy

Fuel:

19.8 gal. / 475 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

329 hp @ 5,250 rpm

Torque:

354 ft-lbs @ 1,600 rpm

Engine:

3.0l V-6 Turbo/supercharged

Displacement:

3 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.70 to 1

Valves:

24

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,050 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

4.35 sec

0-60 mph:

4.64 sec

0-100 mph:

12.17 sec

60-130 mph:

17.64 sec

100-150 mph:

23.35 sec

Top Speed:

171 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

8.38 sec @ 83.8 mph

¼ mile:

13.09 sec @ 103.9 mph

½ mile:

20.76 sec @ 127.6 mph

1 mile:

33.75 sec @ 148 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P255/40YR18

Rear Tires:

P285/35YR18

Tire Compound:

Run Flat Performance

Transmission:

7-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

2.65

Gear Ratios

1: 4.38

2: 2.86

3: 1.92

4: 1.37

5: 1

6: 0.82

7: 0.73

R: 3.42

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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