Mercedes SL 2012
Fast, durablew, stylish
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This generation of Mercedes SL has been produced from January, 2012 to January, 2016. We can provide information about 4 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with classical rear wheel drive.
This Mercedes is available with four petrol engines with displacement from 3.0 to 5.5 litres and power of from 306 to 585 horsepower.
The car is available with only with automatic gearbox.
Mercedes SL 2012 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 6.8 to 9.9 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Mercedes SL 2012 petrol engine version is Mercedes SL 350 2012, consuming 6.8 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Mercedes SL real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 53 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Mercedes SL modification.
Mercedes SL 2012 CO2 emissions are from 159 to 212 grams per kilometer. Mercedes SL version with the lowest CO2 emissions is Mercedes SL 350 2012, which produces 159 grams of CO2 per one kilometer.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 4.2 seconds has Mercedes SL AMG SL 63 version, conversely the tardiest one is Mercedes SL 350 2012 reaching this speed only in 5.9 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 4.7 petrol 8-cylinder 435 hp version (Mercedes SL 500 2012) and 2 other versions.
Lenght of Mercedes SL is 462 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Mercedes SL is about 4 cm longer than Volvo S60, but 1 cm shorter than BMW 3 series sedan. Mercedes SL gross weight is from 2065 to 2180 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 10 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Mercedes SL trunk space is 241 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 381 litres.
This Mercedes is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 23 000 €. Below you will find more detailed information about Mercedes SL prices and costs.
Mercedes SL modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
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MERCEDES BENZ SL-Klasse (R231) 400 BlueEFFICIENCY | 3.0 Petrol | 335 HP | 7.7 l/100km |
Mercedes SL 3.5 350 2012
Most fuel efficient version |
3.5 Petrol | 306 HP | 6.8 l/100km |
Mercedes SL 4.7 500 2012 | 4.7 Petrol | 435 HP | 9.1 l/100km |
Mercedes SL 2014 5.5 AMG SL 63
Jan 2014 — Dec 2015 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds |
5.5 Petrol | 585 HP | 9.9 l/100km |
Mercedes SL prices
Mercedes SL 2012 - 2016 cabrio price in Latvia is from 13500 € to 37000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Mercedes SL price is average - Mercedes SL is approximately for 14 percents more expensive then average cabrios of this age (compare cabrios 2012 - 2016 prices). Mercedes SL high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this Mercedes could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.
Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
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Mercedes SL 2015 price | 13 500 € | 25 000 € | 37 000 € | |
Mercedes SL 2014 price | 20 500 € | 20 500 € | 20 500 € |
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Mercedes SL 2012 features (options)
Percentage of Mercedes SL with corresponding feature (option)
83% Climate control
83% Rain sensor
83% Bi-xenon lights
67% Tire pressure control
50% Rear parking sensors
17% Front parking sensors
17% Distance control
17% Leather upholstery
17% Electrically adjustable steering wheel
17% Electrically adjustable seats
17% Ventilated seats
17% Xenon headlights
17% Navigation
17% Metallic paint
17%
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