Mercedes-Benz SL VII

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The Mercedes-Benz SL VII (since 2021): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 36 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: R232

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,710 mm RDW	4,630–4,700 mm TC	4,705 mm
Width	1,920 mm RDW	1,880–1,920 mm TC	1,915 mm
Height	1,360–1,370 mm RDW	1,320–1,350 mm TC	1,359 mm
Wheelbase	2,700 mm RDW	2,590–2,700 mm TC	2,700 mm
Front track	1,654–1,666 mm ASTRA	1,600–1,660 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,617–1,631 mm ASTRA	1,600–1,630 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,710–2,095 kg RDW	1,735–1,954 kg TC	–
Mass in running order	1,810–2,195 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,145–2,500 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	4 RDW	–	–
Doors	2 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	57–170 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,152 L EPA	–
Performance
Top speed	275–317 km/h RDW	–	–
Torque	480–800 Nm ASTRA	–	–
Electric
Charging time at 240 V	–	1.1 h EPA	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 255/40R18, 265/40R20, 285/35R18, 295/35R20, 255/35R19, 285/30R19, 255/45R17, 255/45R19

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

9 complaints for model years 2022–2023. 1 crash · 1 injury

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 36 versions of the Mercedes-Benz SL VII

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European Union 15 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	Electric range	EU registrations
2022–2025	4.0 L	430 kW (585 PS)	Petrol	12.9–13.2 L/100 km WLTP	291–301 g/km	–	4,847
2024–2025	2.0 L	310 kW (421 PS)	Hybrid	9.3–9.4 L/100 km WLTP	213 g/km	–	213
2022–2025	4.0 L	350 kW (476 PS)	Petrol	12.7–13.2 L/100 km WLTP	287–301 g/km	–	779
2024–2025	4.0 L	450 kW (612 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	7.7–8.0 L/100 km WLTP13.1–29.7 kWh/100 km WLTP	180–190 g/km	12–13 km	195
2022–2025	2.0 L	280 kW (381 PS)	Hybrid	9.2–9.3 L/100 km WLTP	209–211 g/km	–	2,463
2025	3.0 L	280 kW (381 PS)	Hybrid	–	227 g/km	–	11
2023	4.0 L	450 kW (612 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	–	190 g/km	–	27
2021–2022	4.0 L	450 kW (612 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	21.0 kWh/100 km WLTP	162–218 g/km	–	82
2021	4.0 L	430 kW (585 PS)	Petrol	–	306 g/km	–	96
2021	4.0 L	350 kW (476 PS)	Petrol	–	287 g/km	–	54
2021	2.0 L	333 kW (453 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	–	205 g/km	–	48
2021	2.0 L	280 kW (381 PS)	Hybrid	–	210 g/km	–	34
2021	2.0 L	315 kW (428 PS)	Hybrid	–	204 g/km	–	26
2021	4.7 L	335 kW (455 PS)	Petrol	10.4 L/100 km WLTP	238 g/km	–	16
2021	3.0 L	270 kW (367 PS)	Petrol	9.5 L/100 km WLTP	216 g/km	–	10

United Kingdom 16 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	Electric range
2025–2026AMG SL 43	2.0 L	310 kW (421 PS)	Hybrid	9-speed automatic	9.0–9.5 L/100 km WLTP	205–216 g/km	–
2025–2026AMG SL 55 4MATIC+	4.0 L	350 kW (476 PS)	Petrol	9-speed automatic	12.9–13.4 L/100 km WLTP	293–306 g/km	–
2025–2026Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series	4.0 L	430 kW (585 PS)	Petrol	9-speed automatic	13.6 L/100 km WLTP	309 g/km	–
2025–2026AMG SL 63 4MATIC+	4.0 L	430 kW (585 PS)	Petrol	9-speed automatic	13.0–13.4 L/100 km WLTP	296–305 g/km	–
2025–2026AMG SL 63 S E Performance	4.0 L	450 kW (612 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	9-speed automatic	5.2 kWh/100 km WLTP	–	12 km
2026AMG SL 63 S E Performance	4.0 L	600 kW (816 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	9-speed automatic	5.2 kWh/100 km WLTP	–	12 km
2024Mercedes-AMG SL 43	2.0 L	421 kW (572 PS)	Hybrid	9-speed automatic	9.0–9.5 L/100 km WLTP	205–217 g/km	–
2024Mercedes-AMG SL 55 4MATIC+	4.0 L	476 kW (647 PS)	Petrol	9-speed automatic	12.9–13.4 L/100 km WLTP	293–306 g/km	–
2024Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4MATIC+	4.0 L	585 kW (795 PS)	Petrol	9-speed automatic	13.0–13.4 L/100 km WLTP	296–306 g/km	–
2024Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance	4.0 L	612 kW (832 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	9-speed automatic	11.5 kWh/100 km WLTP	–	14 km
2023Mercedes-AMG SL 43	2.0 L	280 kW (381 PS)	Hybrid	9-speed automatic	8.9–9.4 L/100 km WLTP	201–214 g/km	–
2022–2023AMG SL 43	2.0 L	381 kW (518 PS)	Hybrid	9-speed automatic	8.9–9.4 L/100 km WLTP	201–214 g/km	–
2023Mercedes-AMG SL 55 4MATIC+	4.0 L	350 kW (476 PS)	Petrol	9-speed automatic	12.6–13.2 L/100 km WLTP	286–299 g/km	–
2023Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4MATIC+	4.0 L	430 kW (585 PS)	Petrol	9-speed automatic	12.8–13.2 L/100 km WLTP	290–299 g/km	–
2022–2023AMG SL 55 4MATIC+	4.0 L	476 kW (647 PS)	Petrol	9-speed automatic	12.3–13.0 L/100 km WLTP	278–293 g/km	–
2022–2023AMG SL 63 4MATIC+	4.0 L	585 kW (795 PS)	Petrol	9-speed automatic	12.5–13.0 L/100 km WLTP	282–294 g/km	–

United States 3 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2023–2027SIDI; Mild Hybrid	2.0 L	Hybrid	9-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA	239–249 g/km
2022–2027SIDI	4.0 L	Petrol	9-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	338–349 g/km
2025SIDI; PHEV	4.0 L	Plug-in hybrid	9-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	235 g/km

Canada 2 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2025–2026Minicompact	2.0 L	Petrol	9-speed automatic	10.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	249 g/km
2022–2026Minicompact	4.0 L	Petrol	9-speed automatic	14.5–15.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	339–360 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.