Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) (1989–1995)
The Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) was offered with 12 gasoline engine versions, from 190 to 394 hp, built 1989–1995.
EnlargeProduction years1989–1995
Body styleRoadster
Doors2
Length176.0 in (4,470 mm)
Width71.3 in (1,812 mm)
Height51.3 in (1,303 mm) – 51.0 in (1,296 mm)
Cargo volume9.4 cu ft (265 l)
Fuel tank21.1 gal (80 l)
All Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) engines
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 SL (190 hp) | 1989–1993 | Gasoline | 190 hp (140 kW) | 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) | 9.3 s | 142 mph (228 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 300 SL (190 hp) Automatic | 1989–1993 | Gasoline | 190 hp (140 kW) | 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) | 9.5 s | 139 mph (223 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 500 SL V8 (326 hp) Automatic | 1989–1992 | Gasoline | 326 hp (240 kW) | 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) | 6.2 s | 155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 500 SL V8 (320 hp) Automatic | 1992–1993 | Gasoline | 320 hp (235 kW) | 347 lb-ft (470 Nm) | 6.5 s | 155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 600 SL V12 (394 hp) Automatic | 1992–1993 | Gasoline | 394 hp (290 kW) | 420 lb-ft (570 Nm) | 6.1 s | 155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| AMG SL 60 V8 (381 hp) Automatic | 1993–1995 | Gasoline | 381 hp (280 kW) | 428 lb-ft (580 Nm) | 5.6 s | 155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| SL 280 (193 hp) | 1993–1995 | Gasoline | 193 hp (142 kW) | 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) | 10.2 s | 143 mph (230 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| SL 280 (193 hp) 4 Automatic | 1993–1995 | Gasoline | 193 hp (142 kW) | 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) | 9.9 s | 140 mph (225 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| SL 280 (193 hp) 5 Automatic | 1993–1995 | Gasoline | 193 hp (142 kW) | 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) | 9.9 s | 140 mph (225 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| SL 320 (231 hp) Automatic | 1993–1995 | Gasoline | 231 hp (170 kW) | 232 lb-ft (315 Nm) | 8.4 s | 149 mph (240 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| SL 500 V8 (320 hp) Automatic | 1993–1995 | Gasoline | 320 hp (235 kW) | 347 lb-ft (470 Nm) | 6.5 s | 155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| SL 600 V12 (394 hp) Automatic | 1993–1995 | Gasoline | 394 hp (290 kW) | 420 lb-ft (570 Nm) | 6.1 s | 155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited) | Rear-wheel drive |
Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.