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Generation 6, R231

Mercedes-Benz Sl-class Open body

03.2012 - 03.2017 · Europe

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Generation 6, R231

R231.457, R231.465, R231.473, R231.474, R231.479

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Mercedes-Benz Sl-class, Generation 6, R231, Europe market. This overview covers 10 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (03.2012 - 03.2017). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 10 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
2
Engine codes
M 157 DE 55 AL, M 276 DE 30 AL, M 276 DE 35, M 278 DE 46 AL, M 279 E 60 AL
Engine displacement, cc
2996–5980
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 7, Automated manual 7
Wheelbase, mm
2585
Ground clearance, mm
120
Fuel
Petrol Premium (AI-98), Petrol AI-95

Equipment and practical details

Mercedes-Benz Sl-class · Generation 6, R231 · Europe · 03.2012 - 03.2017. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

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Specifications and technical details

10 versions

3.5 L, 306 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 276 DE 35 · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

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SL 350 AT 03.2012 - 05.2014

3.0 L, 333 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 276 DE 30 AL · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

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SL 400 AT 06.2014 - 03.2016

4.7 L, 435 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 278 DE 46 AL · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

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SL 500 AT 03.2012 - 05.2015

4.7 L, 455 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 278 DE 46 AL · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

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SL 500 AT 06.2015 - 03.2016

5.5 L, 537 hp, petrol, automated transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 157 DE 55 AL · 7-speed automated manual · Rear-wheel drive

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SL 63 AMG DSG 05.2012 - 05.2014

5.5 L, 564 hp, petrol, automated transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 157 DE 55 AL · 7-speed automated manual · Rear-wheel drive

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SL 63 AMG Performance DSG 05.2012 - 05.2014

5.5 L, 585 hp, petrol, automated transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 157 DE 55 AL · 7-speed automated manual · Rear-wheel drive

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SL 63 AMG DSGBase grade 06.2014 - 03.2016
SL 63 AMG DSG 2Look EditionTop grade 06.2014 - 03.2016

6.0 L, 630 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 279 E 60 AL · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

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SL 65 AMG AT 09.2012 - 03.2016
SL 65 AMG AT 2Look Edition 06.2014 - 03.2016

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