This SL 500 7G-Tronic Plus (435 hp) engine was fitted in the R231 Roadster 2-doors, which was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 2012 to 2015. In addition to this engine, 2 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 12.7litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 7litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 9.1litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 73litre |
| Cruising range | from 570 to 1 040km |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
| Emission standard | EURO V |
| Top speed | 250km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 4.6second |
| Displacement | 4663cm3 |
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| Engine power | 435bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 5 250RPM |
| Maximum torque | 700Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 1800up to 3 500 RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | V-type |
| Injection type | Direct injection |
| Forced induction | Biturbo |
| Intercooler | Yes |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore | 92.9mm |
| Stroke | 86mm |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
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| Number of gears | 7 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 11.4m |
| Seats | 2 |
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| Length | 4617mm |
| Width | 1877mm |
| Height | 1315mm |
| Wheelbase | 2585mm |
| Front track | 1600mm |
| Rear track | 1604mm |
| Ground clearance | 97mm |
| Kerb weight | 1785kg |
| Gross weight | 2165kg |
| Displacement | 380kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 241litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 381litre |
| Body type | Roadster |
| Front suspension | Independent, Lever, Dampers, Spring |
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| Rear suspension | Independent, Multi wishbone, Dampers, Spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated perforated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
| City | 15.2 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 8.4 litres / 100km |
| Average | 10.9 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.