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2016 Mercedes-Benz SL
$85,050 - $217,550Starting MSRP
Black
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
17 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic w/OD
Body Type
Convertible, Coupe
Seatings
2 Seats
Overview
The SL-Class benefitted from a total redesign in 2014, which included the extensive use of aluminum in the chassis. The end result is a lightweight body shell with outstanding rigidity and stiffness, with impressive performance all...
What’s new in the 2016 model?
Ahead of a significant refresh for 2017, the Mercedes-Benz SL is unchanged for 2016.
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Exterior
Black
designo Mocha Black
Magnetite Black Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Dolomite Brown Metallic
designo Graphite
designo Magno Alanite Gray (Matte Finish)
Selenite Grey Metallic
Shadow Gray Matte
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Mars Red
Iridium Silver Metallic
designo Diamond White
designo Magno Cashmere White (Matte Finish)
Polar White
Specs
EPA Classification: Two Seaters
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-12
Displacement: 6.0 L/365
Fuel System: Sequential MPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 621 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 738 @ 2300
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code: 427
Trans Type: 7
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.38
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.86
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.92
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.37
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.82
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.42
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 2.65
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): 0.73
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 17
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4299
Suspension Type - Front: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 15.4
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 14.2
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P255/35YR19
Rear Tire Size: P285/30YR20
Spare Tire Size:
Front Wheel Size (in): 19 X 9
Rear Wheel Size (in): 20 X 10
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Front Wheel Material: Forged Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Forged Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material:
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 36.4
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 19.8
Wheelbase (in): 101.8
Length, Overall (in): 182.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 73.9
Height, Overall (in): 51.2
Track Width, Front (in): 63.8
Track Width, Rear (in): 63.2
Trunk Volume (ft³): 8.5
Passenger Capacity: 2
Front Head Room (in): 39.1
Front Leg Room (in): 42.9
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.5
Front Hip Room (in): 53.6
Vehicle Name: Mercedes-Benz SL
Body Style: Roadster
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 10.4
Pricing
This model has 4 different trims.
MSRP
$217,550
Invoice
$202,322
Description
6.0 L/365, 621 @ 4800, Automatic w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 4 different trims.
City
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Hwy
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Combined
17 MPG
Description
6.0 L/365, 621 @ 4800, Automatic w/OD
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