Mercedes SL 2016 63 AMG
Mercedes SL 2016 5.5 petrol description
Cabrio Mercedes SL 2016 63 AMG has been produced from January, 2016 to December, 2018. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 5.5 litres, which produces power of 585 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 900 Nm (Newton metres) on 2250 revolutions per minute.
This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and Garrett MGT2260MSL turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 220 000 and 370 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This Mercedes SL 5.5 engine oil type is 0W-40 and oil capacity is 8.5 litres.
Mercedes SL 2016 63 AMG has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes SL 2016 63 AMG accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 4.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes SL 2016 63 AMG fuel consumption is 9.8 litres per 100km (10.2 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 14 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 75 litres or 19.82 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 760 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1000 kilometers on highway.

Mercedes SL 2016 63 AMG technical data
Model: | Mercedes SL 63 AMG | ||
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Body style: | Cabrio | ||
Production period: | 2016. January ... 2018. December | ||
Engine: | 5461 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 229 g/km |
Power: | 585 HP ON 5000 RPM | Torque: | 900 NM ON 2250 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (7 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Top speed: | 250 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.1 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 (combined) 14.0 (urban) 7.5 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres (19.8 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.63m (length) 1.88m (width) 1.32m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | ||
Seats: | 2 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 504 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 2180 kg |
Mercedes SL 2016 63 AMG engine M157
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 | 5461 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 8 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 98 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 90.5 mm |
Compression ratio | 10 : 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 63 AMG oil type | 0W-40 |
Oil capacity | 8.5 litres (9 quarts) |
Coolant capacity | 8 litres (8.5 quarts) |
Power | 525 - 585 HP ON 5000 RPM |
Torque | 700 - 900 NM ON 2250 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2010 |
Duration of production | 9 years |
Engine also used on | Mercedes E klase Mercedes S klase Mercedes G klase Mercedes CLS and 4 other models |
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 |
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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 |