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 400 technical data
Model: | Mercedes SL 400 | ||
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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 |
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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 | 8 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. |
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All Mercedes SL cabrio [2016 - 2018] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
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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 |