2020 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Specifications
MRLP A$292,500
9.1L/100km
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 is a rear-wheel drive two-door convertible that was released to the Australian market on 01/06/2019 classified as a 231 MY20. The SL is regarded as a sports car built in Germany with prices starting at A$292,500 before on-road costs.
The SL is an rear-wheel drive 2 door with 2 seats, powered by a 4.7L TURBO V8 engine that has 335 kW of power (at 5250 rpm) and 700 Nm of torque (at 1800 rpm) via a Nine-speed Automatic G-Tronic. MERCEDES-BENZ claims the SL 500 uses 9.1L/100km of Premium Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 207g of CO2. It has a 75L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 824km per full tank.
The SL measures 1316mm (51.8 inches) in height, 4640mm (182.7 inches) in length, 1877mm (73.9 inches) in width with a 2585mm (101.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1795kg (5699.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The SL 500 comes standard with 255/35 R19 front tyres and 285/30 R19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 24 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first.
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 has a 107mm ground clearance.
The VIN number can be found on the Behind Driver on Crossmember and the compliance plate is located on the Driver Side Centre B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to W#%2314732*000001.
| Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Details | |
|---|---|
| Price | A$292,500 |
| Series | 231 MY20 |
| Body Style | two-door convertible |
| Release date | 01/06/2019 |
| Discontinued date | - |
| Drive type | RWD |
| VIN plate location | Behind Driver on Crossmember |
| Compliance plate location | Driver Side Centre B-Pillar |
| VIN Example | W#%2314732*000001 |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Segment | Sports Car |
| Safety ANCAP rating | - |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Seating capacity | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Engine Specifications | |
| Type | BI TURBO DIR F/INJ |
| Size | 4663cc, 4.7L |
| Power @ RPM | 335kW @ 5250rpm (449.2 hp) |
| Torque @ RPM | 700Nm @ 1800rpm (516.2 lb-ft) |
| Cylinders | turbocharged eight-cylinder |
| Number of Valves | 32 |
| Valves | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Euro Rating | EURO 6 |
| Compression ratio | 10.7 |
| Power/weight ratio | 186.6kw/tonne |
| Bore/stroke | 92.9mm × 86mm (3.6in × 3.4in) |
| Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Drivetrain and Wheels | |
| Transmission | Nine-speed Automatic G-Tronic |
| Drive type | rear-wheel drive |
| Steering type | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Turning circle | 11m (36.1 ft) |
| Brake (front) type | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Brake (rear) type | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Front tyre & wheel size | 255/35 R19 - 8.5x19 |
| Rear tyre & wheel size | 285/30 R19 - 9.5x19 |
| Front suspension type | Multi-link system, Coil Spring, Gas damper, Anti roll bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link system, Coil Spring, Gas damper, Anti roll bar |
| Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Fuel Specifications | |
| Fuel type | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL |
| Fuel tank capacity | 75L |
| Fuel consumption (combined average) | 9.1L / 100km |
| Fuel consumption city (average) | 12.5L / 100km |
| Fuel consumption highway (average) | 7.1L / 100km |
| Vehicle range | 824.2km (512.1 miles) |
| Emission standard | EURO 6 |
| E10 compatible | - |
| CO2 emissions (combined) | 207g / 100km |
| CO2 emissions (city) | 285g / 100km |
| CO2 emissions (highway) | 162g / 100km |
| Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Dimensions | |
| Length | 4640mm (182.7 inches) |
| Width | 1877mm (73.9 inches) |
| Height | 1316mm (51.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2585mm (101.8 inches) |
| Front track | 1559mm (61.4 inches) |
| Rear track | 1521mm (59.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 107mm (4.2 inches) |
| Unladen weight | 1795kg (3958.0 lbs) |
| Gross Vehicle Mass | 1275kg (2811.4 lbs) |
| Gross Combination Mass | - |
| Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Towing Capacity | |
| Braked towing capacity | - |
| Unbraked towing capacity | - |
| Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Warranty | |
| Warranty length | 60 months |
| Warranty distance | Unlimited km |
| Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Servicing | |
| Service interval (km) | 25,000 km |
| Service interval (months) | 24 months |
| Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Options | |
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