Mercedes SL 2016 400

Mercedes SL 2016 3.0 petrol description

Cabrio Mercedes SL 2016 400 has been produced from January, 2016 to December, 2018. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 367 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 500 Nm (Newton metres) on 2000 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and BorgWarner B03G turbine. The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 220 000 to 370 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes SL 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.

Mercedes SL 2016 400 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 9 gears.
Mercedes SL 2016 400 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 4.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mercedes SL 2016 400 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.7 litres per 100km (13 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Mercedes SL 2016 - 2018 version, fuel consumption in city - 10.5 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 840 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1080 kilometers on highway.

Mercedes SL 2016

Mercedes SL 2016 400 technical data

Model: Mercedes SL 400
Body style: Cabrio
Production period: 2016. January ... 2018. December 
Engine: 2996 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 175 g/km
Power: 367 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 500 NM ON 2000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (9 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.7 (combined) 10.5 (urban) 6.0 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres (17.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.63m (length) 1.88m (width) 1.32m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters
Seats: 2 seats
Trunk capacity: 345 litres
Trunk max capacity: 485 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2115 kg

Mercedes SL 2016 400 engine M256 E30 DEH LA GR

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2999 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 83 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 92.4 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Mercedes SL 2016 400 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts)
Coolant capacity 10.8 litres (11.4 quarts)
Power 367 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 500 NM ON 2000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2017
Duration of production 7 years
Engine also used on Mercedes E klase Mercedes CLS Mercedes GLE

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Mercedes SL cabrio [2016 - 2018] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption
Mercedes SL 2016 3.0 400

Most fuel efficient version

3.0 Petrol 367 HP 7.7 l/100km
Mercedes SL 2016 4.7 500 4.7 Petrol 455 HP 9.0 l/100km
Mercedes SL 2016 5.5 63 AMG 5.5 Petrol 585 HP 9.8 l/100km
Mercedes SL 2016 6.0 65 AMG

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4 seconds

6.0 Petrol 630 HP 11.9 l/100km
Mercedes SL 2016 reviews
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