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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R129 vs Mercedes-Benz CL 600 C140: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R129

Mercedes-Benz · 1989–2001

SL-Class R129

B PI 524

Power
142 kW193 PS
0–100 km/h
9.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h

Version spec sheet

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Mercedes-Benz CL 600 C140

Mercedes-Benz · 1992–1999

CL 600 C140

A PI 614

Power
290 kW394 PS
0–100 km/h
6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h

Version spec sheet

Photo: MB-one / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: SL-Class R129 1 CL 600 C140 1

  • City SL-Class R129 Length: 4,499 mm vs 5,065 mm; Width: 1,811 mm vs 1,895 mm
  • Performance CL 600 C140 0–100 km/h: 6.1 s vs 9.3 s

In plain words

Mercedes-Benz CL 600 C140 is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 6.1 s against 9.3 s for Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R129. Mercedes-Benz CL 600 C140 is 566 mm longer than Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R129 (5,065 mm vs 4,499 mm). Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R129 is the older design (from 1989); Mercedes-Benz CL 600 C140 arrived in 1992. On the catalog figures, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R129 is the pick for city; the Mercedes-Benz CL 600 C140 is the pick for performance.

Race Stats side by side

Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.

Race Stats side by side
StatSL-Class R129CL 600 C140
PIB · 524A · 614
Power 35 52
Grip 43 48
Handling 84 77
Top speed 48 58
Launch 35 55
Reliability 82 81

Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race

Who wins a race?

Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.

  1. 1 CL 600 C140600 SEC / CL 600 · petrol · 290 kW (394 PS) 14.47 sat 160 km/h
  2. 2 SL-Class R129SL 280 · petrol · 142 kW (193 PS) 16.55 sat 132 km/h · +2.08 s

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Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

SL-Class R129 · CL 600 C140
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft21 ft22 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftWheelbase 2,515 mmWheelbase 8 ft 3 inLength 4,499 mmLength 14 ft 9 in1,303 mm4 ft 3 inWheelbase 2,944 mmWheelbase 9 ft 8 inLength 5,065 mmLength 16 ft 7 in1,427 mm4 ft 8 in
SL-Class R129CL 600 C140
Length 4,499 mm177.1 in † 5,065 mm199.4 in +566 mm +22.3 in +12.6%
Width 1,811 mm71.3 in 1,895 mm74.6 in +84 mm +3.3 in +4.6%
Height 1,303 mm51.3 in 1,427 mm56.2 in +124 mm +4.9 in +9.5%
Wheelbase 2,515 mm99.0 in 2,944 mm115.9 in +429 mm +16.9 in +17.1%
Fits a standard garage? YesToo long

Difference vs SL-Class R129 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors. † from another version of this generation.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R129Mercedes-Benz CL 600 C140
General
Version SL 280 · petrol · 142 kW (193 PS) 600 SEC / CL 600 · petrol · 290 kW (394 PS)
Production years 1989–2001 1992–1999
Body Roadster Coupe
Country Germany Germany
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 142 kW (193 PS) 190 hp 290 kW (394 PS) 389 hp Better
Power, all versions 140–386 kW (190–525 PS) 188–518 hp 290 kW (394 PS) 389 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. 270 Nm 199 lb-ft 570 Nm 420 lb-ft Better
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. 9.3 s 6.1 s Better
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. 225 km/h 140 mph 250 km/h 155 mph Better
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine 6 cyl 6,000 cc · 12 cyl 6.0 l
Engine code M104 M120
Drive Rear-wheel drive No data
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,499 mm 177.1 in † 5,065 mm 199.4 in
Width 1,811 mm 71.3 in 1,895 mm 74.6 in
Height 1,303 mm 51.3 in 1,427 mm 56.2 in
Wheelbase 2,515 mm 99.0 in 2,944 mm 115.9 in
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 265 l 9.4 cu ft † No data

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

† from another version of this generation.

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