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Mercedes-Benz SL 500 V8 BiTurbo 435hp

R231 - 2012 - 2015

435 Original HP
550 Modified HP
700 Original NM
850 Modified NM
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Mercedes-Benz SL

Mercedes-Benz SL R231 - 2012 - 2015 500 V8 BiTurbo 435hp

Key Specifications

Generazione R231 - 2012 - 2015
Carburante Petrol
Codice motore M278
ECU Bosch MED17.7.3
Rapporto compressione 10.5:1
Alesaggio x Corsa 92.9 X 86.0 mm
Power 435 → 550 hp +115 hp
Torque 700 → 850 Nm +150 Nm
Power
550 HP
+115 HP (+26.4%)
Original 435 HP
Stage 1 550 HP
Torque
850 NM
+150 NM (+21.4%)
Original 700 NM
Stage 1 850 NM

Power Graph

Original Power 435HP
Original Torque 700Nm
Power After Remap 550HP
Torque After Remap 850Nm

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Frequently Asked Questions - Mercedes-Benz SL

The cost of Stage 1 tuning for Mercedes-Benz SL 500 V8 BiTurbo 435hp varies depending on the ECU (Bosch MED17.7.3) and specific requirements. Contact us for a free personalized quote.

Stage 1 tuning for Mercedes-Benz SL typically takes 1-2 hours of work. Time may vary depending on the ECU type.

Yes, our Stage 1 tunes are developed respecting the engine's safety margins. The power increase from 435 to 550 HP (+26%) is within safe parameters.

With Stage 1 tuning, Mercedes-Benz SL goes from 435 HP to 550 HP (+115 HP) and from 700 Nm to 850 Nm (+150 Nm).

Stage 1 remapping takes it from 435 HP to 550 HP (+115 HP, +26%) and torque from 700 Nm to 850 Nm (+150 Nm). These figures refer to the standard engine, with no hardware modifications.

A remap changes the factory calibration, so on a vehicle still under manufacturer warranty it may affect coverage on powertrain components. Performance tuning keeps all emission systems working; deactivating emission devices such as DPF, EGR or AdBlue is not road-legal in the EU and UK and is intended for off-road, motorsport or export use only.

With a normal driving style consumption usually stays the same or drops slightly: the extra torque at low rpm means less throttle for the same speed. Consumption goes up only if you actually use the additional power.

Yes. The original file is read and stored before any modification, so the vehicle can be returned to the factory calibration at any time.

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Mercedes-Benz SL 500 V8 BiTurbo 435hp
+115 HP
550 HP