Mercedes-Benz SL-class (1963 - 1971)

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Model specs

Model info

Model name
Mercedes-Benz SL-class
Generation
W113
Production years
1963 - 1971
Doors
2
2

Dimensions

Length
4285 mm
4,285.0
Avg
4,379.0
Higher is better
Wheelbase
2400 mm
2,400.0
Avg
2,475.0
Higher is better
Width
1760 mm
1,760.0
Avg
1,864.0
Higher is better
Height
1320 mm
1,281.0
Avg
1,320.0
Higher is better
Ground clearance
125 mm
117.0
Avg
131.0
Higher is better
Turning circle
10 m
10.0
Avg
11.0
Lower is better

Boot/interior

Boot space
340 l
122.0
Avg
340.0
Higher is better
Seats
2
2
Max. seats
4
4
Doors
2
2

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders
6
4.0
Avg
6.0
Higher is better
Max. speed
190 - 200 km/h
190.0
Avg
275.0
Higher is better
Torque
196 - 240 Nm
196.0
Avg
380.0
Higher is better
Power
110 - 125 kW
110.0
Avg
220.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
2306 - 2778 ccm
1,988.0
Avg
2,306.0
Higher is better
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
5.0
Avg
11.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size
65 - 82 l
52.0
Avg
65.0
Higher is better
Empty weight (EU)
1295 - 1360 kg
1,295.0
Avg
1,510.0
Higher is better

Towing

Braked trailer
1200 kg
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (This) 1200 kg
    1,200.0
Trailer (no brakes)
685 - 715 kg
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (This) 685 - 715 kg
    685.0

Engines (SL-class)

Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
230 SL
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
2.3L (2,306 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
200 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
196 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4200 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
250 SL
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
2.5L (2,496 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
195 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
216 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4200 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
230 SL -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
2.3L (2,306 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
195 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
196 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4200 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
250 SL -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
2.5L (2,496 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
190 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
216 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4200 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
280 SL
Engine & Power
Power
125 kW / 170 HP
Capacity
2.8L (2,778 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
200 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
240 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4500 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5750 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
280 SL -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
125 kW / 170 HP
Capacity
2.8L (2,778 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
195 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
240 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4500 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5750 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
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Mercedes-Benz SL-class generations

Body type
SL-Klasse SL-Klasse 121 B II/198/198 II
1954 - 1963
Length4290 mm
Height1280 mm
Wheelbase2400 mm
Length4290 mm
Body type
SL-Klasse SL-Klasse 113
1963 - 1971
Length4285 mm
Height1320 mm
Wheelbase2400 mm
Length4285 mm (-5 mm)
Body type
SL-Klasse SL-Klasse 107
1971 - 1985
Length4390 mm
Height1300 mm
Wheelbase2460 mm
Length4390 mm (+105 mm)
Body type
SL-Klasse SL-Klasse 107 (1. Facelift)
1985 - 1989
Length4390 mm
Height1305 mm
Wheelbase2455 mm
Length4390 mm
Body type
SL-Klasse SL-Klasse 129
1989 - 1995
Length4470 mm
Height1303 mm
Wheelbase2515 mm
Length4470 mm (+80 mm)
Body type
SL-Klasse SL-Klasse 129 (1. Facelift)
1995 - 1998
Length4499 mm
Height1303 mm
Wheelbase2515 mm
Length4499 mm (+29 mm)
Body type
SL-Klasse SL-Klasse 129 (2. Facelift)
1998 - 2001
Length4499 mm
Height1300 mm
Wheelbase2515 mm
Length4499 mm
Body type
SL-Klasse SL-Klasse 230
2001 - 2006
Length4535 mm
Height1317 mm
Wheelbase2560 mm
Length4535 mm (+36 mm)
Body type
SL-Klasse SL-Klasse 230 (1. Facelift)
2006 - 2008
Length4532 mm
Height1317 mm
Wheelbase2560 mm
Length4532 mm (-3 mm)
Body type
SL-Klasse SL-Klasse 230 (2. Facelift)
2008 - 2011
Length4566 mm
Height1317 mm
Wheelbase2560 mm
Length4566 mm (+34 mm)
Body type
SL-Klasse SL-Klasse 231
2011 - 2016
Length4617 mm
Height1315 mm
Wheelbase2585 mm
Length4617 mm (+51 mm)
Body type
SL-Klasse SL-Klasse 231 (1. Facelift)
2016 - 2020
Length4631 mm
Height1315 mm
Wheelbase2585 mm
Length4631 mm (+14 mm)
SL-Klasse SL-Klasse 232
2022 - Now
Length4700 mm
Height1359 mm
Wheelbase2700 mm
Length4700 mm (+69 mm)
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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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