Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R129 specs: all versions
1989–2001 · 11 versions in our catalog. Read the full story
- 300 SL140 kW (190 PS)PetrolRoadster
- SL 280142 kW (193 PS)PetrolRoadster
- SL 280150 kW (204 PS)PetrolRoadster
- SL 320165 kW (224 PS)PetrolRoadster
- 300 SL-24170 kW (231 PS)PetrolRoadster
- SL 320170 kW (231 PS)PetrolRoadster
- SL 500225 kW (306 PS)PetrolRoadster
- 500 SL240 kW (326 PS)PetrolRoadster
- SL 55 AMG260 kW (354 PS)PetrolRoadster
- 600 SL / SL 600290 kW (394 PS)PetrolRoadster
- 7.3 l SL 73 AMG386 kW (525 PS)PetrolRoadster
Engines
| Version | Engine | Power | Torque | Drive | Production years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 SL | 6 cyl · PetrolM103 | 140 kW190 PS · 188 hp | - | Rear-wheel drive | 1989–1993 |
| SL 280 | 6 cyl · PetrolM104 | 142 kW193 PS · 190 hp | 270 Nm199 lb-ft | Rear-wheel drive | 1993–1998 |
| SL 280 | 6 cyl · PetrolM112 | 150 kW204 PS · 201 hp | - | Rear-wheel drive | 1998–2001 |
| SL 320 | 6 cyl · PetrolM112 | 165 kW224 PS · 221 hp | - | Rear-wheel drive | 1998–2001 |
| 300 SL-24 | 6 cyl · PetrolM104 | 170 kW231 PS · 228 hp | 271 Nm200 lb-ft | Rear-wheel drive | 1989–1993 |
| SL 320 | 6 cyl · PetrolM104 | 170 kW231 PS · 228 hp | 315 Nm232 lb-ft | Rear-wheel drive | 1993–1998 |
| SL 500 | 8 cyl · PetrolM113 | 225 kW306 PS · 302 hp | - | Rear-wheel drive | 1998–2001 |
| 500 SL | 8 cyl · PetrolM119 | 240 kW326 PS · 322 hp | 450 Nm332 lb-ft | Rear-wheel drive | 1989–1995 |
| SL 55 AMG | 8 cyl · Petrol | 260 kW354 PS · 349 hp | - | Rear-wheel drive | 1998–2001 |
| 600 SL / SL 600 | 12 cyl · PetrolM120 | 290 kW394 PS · 389 hp | 570 Nm420 lb-ft | Rear-wheel drive | 1992–2001 |
| SL 73 AMG | 7.3 l · 12 cyl · PetrolM120 | 386 kW525 PS · 518 hp | 750 Nm553 lb-ft | Rear-wheel drive | 1997–2001 |
Performance
| Version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed |
|---|---|---|
| SL 280 | 9.3 s0–62 mph | 225 km/h140 mph |
| 300 SL-24 | 8.4 s0–62 mph | 240 km/h149 mph |
| SL 320 | 8.4 s0–62 mph | 240 km/h149 mph |
| 500 SL | 6.2 s0–62 mph | 250 km/h155 mph |
| 600 SL / SL 600 | 6.1 s0–62 mph | 250 km/h155 mph |
Dimensions and weight
| Version | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Kerb weight | Boot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 SL | 4,499 mm177.1 in | 1,809 mm71.2 in | 1,300 mm51.2 in | 2,515 mm99.0 in | 1,810 kg3,990 lb | 265 l9.4 cu ft |
| SL 280 | - | 1,811 mm71.3 in | 1,303 mm51.3 in | 2,515 mm99.0 in | - | - |
| 300 SL-24 | 4,470 mm176.0 in | 1,811 mm71.3 in | - | 2,515 mm99.0 in | - | - |
| SL 320 | - | 1,811 mm71.3 in | 1,303 mm51.3 in | 2,515 mm99.0 in | - | - |
| 500 SL | 4,470 mm176.0 in | 1,811 mm71.3 in | - | 2,515 mm99.0 in | - | - |
| 600 SL / SL 600 | - | 1,811 mm71.3 in | 1,303 mm51.3 in | 2,515 mm99.0 in | - | - |