2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Specifications
Compare important 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
| Trims |
Base SL400 2dr Roadster, Engine: 3.0L V-6 |
| Exterior length |
181.6 |
| Exterior body width |
73.9 |
| Exterior height |
51.8 |
| Horsepower |
329 hp |
| Torque |
354 lb-ft. |
| Curb weight |
3836 |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
N/A |
| Wheelbase |
101.8 |
| Turning radius |
18.1 '' |
| Front legroom |
42.9 |
| Front headroom |
39 |
| Front hip room |
54 |
| Front shoulder room |
56 |
| Payload |
N/A |
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Interior Features
One of the most notable features of the SL-Class, however, is its roomy interior. The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
| Trims |
Base SL400 2dr Roadster, Engine: 3.0L V-6 |
| Air conditioning, front |
dual zone automatic |
| Air filter |
std |
| Clock |
analog |
| Cruise control |
std |
| Cupholders |
front |
| Gear shift knob trim |
leather |
| 12V DC power outlet |
2 |
| Floor console |
full |
| Floor mats |
carpet front |
| Front windows |
power |
| Rear windows |
power |
| 1-touch window up |
driver and passenger |
| 1-touch window down |
front and rear |
| Programmable garage door opener |
std |
| Instrumentation |
analog |
| Tachometer |
std |
| Trip computer |
std |
| Water temp gauge |
std |
| Low fuel warning |
std |
| Service interval warning |
std |
| Exterior temperature display |
std |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
| Rear window defogger |
std |
| Rear view mirror |
auto-dimming day-night |
| Remote trunk release |
power |
| Retained accessory power |
std |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column |
std |
| Steering wheel material |
leather/metal-look |
| Ashtray |
std |
| Adaptive cruise control |
opt |
| Lighter elements |
front |
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Exterior Features
Would you like to grasp the idea which 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
| Trims |
Base SL400 2dr Roadster, Engine: 3.0L V-6 |
| Antenna |
window grid |
| Body material |
galvanized steel/aluminum/composite |
| Paint |
clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim |
with chrome bar |
| Fog/driving lights |
front and rear |
| Door count |
2 doors |
| Rear cargo door |
trunk |
| Tinted windows |
light |
| Rear window type |
fixed |
| Mirrors |
power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger |
| Heated door mirrors |
std |
| Sunroof |
1st row fixed glass |
| Wheels |
18 silver aluminum |
| Mirrors, auto dimming |
driver |
| Convertible top |
power |
| Convertible roof glass rear window |
std |
| Convertible hardtop |
retractable |
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Seats
The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
| Trims |
Base SL400 2dr Roadster, Engine: 3.0L V-6 |
| Front seat type |
bucket |
| Standard seating |
2 |
| Front driver seat direction controls |
10-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls |
10-way power |
| Lumbar support |
driver and passenger |
| Front armrests |
center |
| Front head restraints |
adjustable |
| Heated front seats |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Memory |
driver and passenger |
| Seat trim |
leather |
| Cooled front seats |
driver and passenger |
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Entertainment System
Some 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
| Trims |
Base SL400 2dr Roadster, Engine: 3.0L V-6 |
| Radio |
SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player |
in-dash mounted single |
| MP3 capability |
std |
| Steering wheel audio controls |
std |
| Voice recognition |
std |
| Speakers |
11 harman/kardon |
| Amplifier |
600W |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume |
std |
| Navigation system |
COMAND with voice activation |
| 1st row LCD screen |
1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility |
std |
| Equalizer |
automatic |
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Safety and Security Features
Each 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
| Trims |
Base SL400 2dr Roadster, Engine: 3.0L V-6 |
| Airbags, frontal |
driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain |
curtain 1st row |
| Occupancy sensor |
std |
| Traction control |
ABS and driveline |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners |
front |
| Headlights |
high intensity low/high beam, Bi-Xenon |
| Exterior light control |
programmable |
| Delay-off headlamps |
std |
| Daytime running lights |
std |
| Door curb lights |
2 |
| Illuminated entry |
std |
| Remote keyless entry |
keyfob (all doors) |
| Keyless access system |
opt |
| Panic alarm |
std |
| Door locks |
power with 2 stage unlock |
| Content theft deterrent alarm system |
std |
| Ignition disable |
std |
| Theft deterrent radio |
std |
| Low tire pressure warning |
std |
| Parking assist |
PARKTRONIC w/Active Parking Assist |
| First aid kit |
std |
| Airbags, knee protection |
driver and passenger |
| Lane departure warning |
Active Lane Keeping Assist |
| Blind spot sensor |
opt |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service |
mbrace2 |
| Stolen vehicle tracking |
std |
| Cornering lights |
std |
| Directionally adaptive headlights |
std |
| Headlight washer |
std |
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Mechanical Features
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
| Trims |
Base SL400 2dr Roadster, Engine: 3.0L V-6 |
| Engine |
3.0L V-6 |
| Brakes |
4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
4-wheel |
| Brake assist |
std |
| Drive type |
rear-wheel |
| Exhaust |
stainless steel |
| Steering |
rack and pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering |
std |
| Suspension tuning |
regular |
| Front suspension type |
multi-link |
| Front anti-roll bar |
std |
| Front shocks |
gas-pressurized |
| Front springs |
coil |
| Rear suspension type |
multi-link |
| Rear anti-roll bar |
std |
| Rear shocks |
gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs |
coil |
| Electronic stability system |
std |
| Sequential shift control |
TouchShift |
| Transmission |
7-spd w/OD |
| Axle ratio |
2.65 |
| Turbocharger |
twin turbo |
| Ride control |
std |
| Adaptive suspension |
std |
| Height adjustable suspension |
automatic w/driver control |
| Automatic level control |
4-corner |
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Other Specs
In general, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
| Trims |
Base SL400 2dr Roadster, Engine: 3.0L V-6 |
| Luggage capacity |
8.5 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity |
13.5 cu.ft. |
| Base engine size |
3.0 liters |
| Base engine type |
V-6 |
| Horsepower rpm |
5,250 |
| Torque rpm |
1,600 |
| Fuel tank capacity |
19.8 gal. |
| EPA mileage estimates |
20 City / 27 Hwy |
| Driver information center |
std |
| Lighting - glovebox |
std |
| Lighting - map lights |
front |
| Lighting - dome light |
fade |
| Lighting - cargo light |
std |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
| Engine - valvetrain |
DOHC |
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) |
48/50,000 |
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) |
48/50,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) |
48/50,000 |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) |
48/50,000 |
| Windshield wipers - front |
variable intermittent |
| Windshield wipers - rain sensing |
std |
| Tires - front |
P255/40YR18.0 BSW run flat performance |
| Tires - rear |
285/35YR18 |
