Mercedes-Benz SL-class (1954 - 1963)


Variants

Model specs

Model info

Model name
Mercedes-Benz SL-class
Generation
W121 B II
Production years
1954 - 1963
2
2

Dimensions

4290 mm
4,290.0
Avg
4,379.0
Higher is better
2400 mm
2,400.0
Avg
2,475.0
Higher is better
1740 mm
1,740.0
Avg
1,864.0
Higher is better
1280 mm
1,280.0
Avg
1,304.0
Higher is better
155 mm
117.0
Avg
155.0
Higher is better
10 m
10.0
Avg
11.0
Lower is better

Boot/interior

210 l
122.0
Avg
281.0
Higher is better
2
2
2
2

Engines/drivetrain

4 - 6
4.0
Avg
4.0
Higher is better
180 - 260 km/h
180.0
Avg
402.0
Higher is better
142 - 275 Nm
142.0
Avg
10,000.0
Higher is better
77 - 158 kW
77.0
Avg
220.0
Higher is better
1897 - 2996 ccm
  • bmw LogoBMW Z4 1998 ccm
    1,998.0
  • porsche LogoPorsche Boxster 1988 ccm
    1,988.0
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (This) 1897 - 2996 ccm
1,897.0
Avg
1,998.0
Higher is better
10 - 14 s
2.0
Avg
14.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

65 - 100 l
52.0
Avg
65.0
Higher is better
1160 - 1370 kg
1,160.0
Avg
1,510.0
Higher is better

Towing


Engines (SL-class)

Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
190 SL
Engine & Power
Power
77 kW / 105 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,897 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14 s
Max. speed
180 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
142 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3200 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5700 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
300 SL Coupé
Engine & Power
Power
158 kW / 215 HP
Capacity
3.0L (2,996 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
260 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
275 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4600 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection

Mercedes-Benz SL-class generations


1926
1926
Mercedes-Benz founded
1954
1954
SL-Klasse 121 B II/198/198 II was introduced.
1963
1963
SL-Klasse 113 was introduced and replaced SL-Klasse 121 B II/198/198 II.
1971
1971
SL-Klasse 107 was introduced and replaced SL-Klasse 113.
1985
1985
SL-Klasse 107 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced SL-Klasse 107.
1989
1989
SL-Klasse 129 was introduced and replaced SL-Klasse 107 (1. Facelift).
1995
1995
SL-Klasse 129 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced SL-Klasse 129.
1998
1998
SL-Klasse 129 (2. Facelift) was introduced and replaced SL-Klasse 129 (1. Facelift).
2001
2001
SL-Klasse 230 was introduced and replaced SL-Klasse 129 (2. Facelift).
2006
2006
SL-Klasse 230 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced SL-Klasse 230.
2008
2008
SL-Klasse 230 (2. Facelift) was introduced and replaced SL-Klasse 230 (1. Facelift).
2011
2011
SL-Klasse 231 was introduced and replaced SL-Klasse 230 (2. Facelift).
2016
2016
SL-Klasse 231 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced SL-Klasse 231.
2020
2020
SL-Klasse 231 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced SL-Klasse 231.
2022
2022
SL-Klasse 232 was introduced.

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