Mercedes-Benz SL-class (1971 - 1985)

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Variants

Roadster
SL-class
BodyRoadster
Length4390 mm
Height1300 mm
Doors2
Boot space252 l
Coupe
SLC-class
BodyCoupe
Length4750 mm
Height1330 mm
Doors2
Boot space303 l

Model specs

Model info

Model name
Mercedes-Benz SL-class
Generation
R107
Production years
1971 - 1985
Doors
2
2

Dimensions

Length
4390 mm
4,324.0
Avg
4,733.0
Higher is better
Wheelbase
2460 mm
2,460.0
Avg
2,700.0
Higher is better
Width
1790 mm
1,790.0
Avg
1,980.0
Higher is better
Height
1300 mm
1,281.0
Avg
1,354.0
Higher is better
Ground clearance
135 mm
86.0
Avg
135.0
Higher is better
Turning circle
10 m
10.0
Avg
12.0
Lower is better

Boot/interior

Boot space
252 l
122.0
Avg
281.0
Higher is better
Seats
2
2
Max. seats
4
4
Doors
2
2

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders
6 - 8
4.0
Avg
12.0
Higher is better
Max. speed
192 - 225 km/h
192.0
Avg
340.0
Higher is better
Torque
233 - 405 Nm
233.0
Avg
800.0
Higher is better
Power
130 - 177 kW
130.0
Avg
611.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
2746 - 4973 ccm
1,988.0
Avg
6,496.0
Higher is better
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11 s
2.0
Avg
10.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size
85 - 90 l
52.0
Avg
92.0
Higher is better
Empty weight (EU)
1500 - 1630 kg
1,410.0
Avg
1,970.0
Higher is better

Towing

Braked trailer
1200 - 1500 kg
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (This) 1200 - 1500 kg
    1,200.0
Trailer (no brakes)
750 kg
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (This) 750 kg
    750.0

Engines (SL-class)

Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
280 SL
Engine & Power
Power
130 kW / 177 HP
Capacity
2.7L (2,746 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
200 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
233 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4500 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
280 SL -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
130 kW / 177 HP
Capacity
2.7L (2,746 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
195 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
233 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4500 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
280 SL
Engine & Power
Power
136 kW / 185 HP
Capacity
2.7L (2,746 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
205 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
238 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4500 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
280 SL -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
136 kW / 185 HP
Capacity
2.7L (2,746 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
200 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
238 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4500 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
350 SL
Engine & Power
Power
143 kW / 194 HP
Capacity
3.5L (3,499 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
205 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
275 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
350 SL -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
143 kW / 194 HP
Capacity
3.5L (3,499 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
200 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
275 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
350 SL
Engine & Power
Power
147 kW / 200 HP
Capacity
3.5L (3,499 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
210 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
286 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
350 SL -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
147 kW / 200 HP
Capacity
3.5L (3,499 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
205 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
286 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
380 SL -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
150 kW / 204 HP
Capacity
3.8L (3,839 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
205 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
315 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3250 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5250 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
450 SL -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
160 kW / 218 HP
Capacity
4.5L (4,520 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
210 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
360 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3250 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
380 SL -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
160 kW / 218 HP
Capacity
3.8L (3,818 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
215 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
305 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
450 SL -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
165 kW / 224 HP
Capacity
4.5L (4,520 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
215 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
315 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3250 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5250 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
500 SL -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
170 kW / 231 HP
Capacity
5.0L (4,973 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
220 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
405 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4750 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
500 SL -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
177 kW / 241 HP
Capacity
5.0L (4,973 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
225 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
404 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3200 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 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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