Mercedes-Benz SL
1954 – present
Germany
The Mercedes-Benz SL has been built since 1954. Across all generations and variants, power ranges from 150 to 630 hp, 0–100 km/h takes 4.0 – 10.5 s, top speeds reach up to 261 km/h. Fuel types: petrol.
Production1954 – present
Body styles—
Power150 – 630 hp
FuelPetrol
Generations and versions
2025 – present
2016 – 2020
2012 – 2016
2006 – 2012
2002 – 2006
1999 – 2006
1998 – 2001
1995 – 1998
1989 – 1995
1971 – 1989
1963 – 1971
1957 – 1963
1954 – 1957
Specifications across all generations
Power150 – 630 hp
0–100 km/h4.0 – 10.5 s
Top speed (max)261 km/h
Fuel economy6.8 – 15.5 L/100 km
Length4,305 – 4,696 mm
Curb weight1,295 – 2,120 kg






















