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Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse
1989 – 1995
Germany
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse was in production from 1989 to 1995. Its petrol engines range from 190 to 394 hp across 4 variants. Top speed goes up to 250 km/h. Compared with the previous generation (1971 – 1989), peak power rose from 245 to 394 hp, and minimum weight went up by 150 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1989 – 1995
Variants4
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power190 – 394 hp
0–100 km/h6.1 – 9.3 s
Top speed229 – 250 km/h
Fuel economy11.0 – 14.9 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 5MT RWD (190 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 190 hp | 9.3 s | 229 | 5-Speed manual |
| 300 24V 5MT RWD (231 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 231 hp | 8.4 s | 240 | 5-Speed manual |
| 500 V8 4AT RWD (326 HP) 5.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 326 hp | 6.2 s | 250 | 4-Speed automatic |
| 600 V12 4AT RWD (394 HP) 6.0 L · 12 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 394 hp | 6.1 s | 250 | 4-Speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2960 cm3 (181 ci)
- Power
- 140 KW @ 5700 RPM190 HP @ 5700 RPM188 BHP @ 5700 RPM
- Torque
- 192 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM260 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 142 mph (229 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/55 R16Z
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 71.3 in (1811 mm)
- Height
- 50.8 in (1290 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.2/59.8 in (1,529/1,519 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 99.2 in (2520 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 8.9 cuFT (252 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.29
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3637 lbs (1650 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4497 lbs (2040 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 15.7 mpg US (15 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 276 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2960 cm3 (181 ci)
- Power
- 170 KW @ 6300 RPM231 HP @ 6300 RPM228 BHP @ 6300 RPM
- Torque
- 201 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM272 Nm @ 4600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 149 mph (240 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.4 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/55 R16Z
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 71.3 in (1811 mm)
- Height
- 50.8 in (1290 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.2/59.8 in (1,529/1,519 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 99.2 in (2520 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 8.9 cuFT (252 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.29
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3726 lbs (1690 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4585 lbs (2080 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 15.9 mpg US (14.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 26.5 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 281 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4973 cm3 (303 ci)
- Power
- 240 KW @ 5500 RPM326 HP @ 5500 RPM322 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 332 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM450 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/55 R16Z
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 71.3 in (1811 mm)
- Height
- 50.8 in (1290 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.2/59.8 in (1,529/1,519 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 99.2 in (2520 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 8.9 cuFT (252 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.29
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3902 lbs (1770 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4762 lbs (2160 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 14.7 mpg US (16 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 294 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V12
- Displacement
- 5987 cm3 (365 ci)
- Power
- 290 KW @ 5200 RPM394 HP @ 5200 RPM389 BHP @ 5200 RPM
- Torque
- 420 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM570 Nm @ 3800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/55 R16Z
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in (4470 mm)
- Width
- 71.3 in (1811 mm)
- Height
- 50.8 in (1290 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.2/59.8 in (1,529/1,519 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 99.2 in (2520 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 8.9 cuFT (252 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.29
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4365 lbs (1980 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5114 lbs (2320 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 11.6 mpg US (20.3 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 15.8 mpg US (14.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 354 g/km
Length4,470 mm
Width1,811 mm
Height1,290 mm
Wheelbase2,520 mm
Curb weight1,650 – 1,980 kg
Torque260 – 570 Nm
Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.
