Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (1954 - 1963)
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is in the database with :models generations and body styles and 3 trims, built from 1954 - 1963. The most powerful trim makes 215 hp and belongs to the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Hardtop (W198) (1958 - 1963). The most recent generation is the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Hardtop (W198) (1958 - 1963), available in 1 trims.
- Generations
- 3
- Trims
- 3
- Production years
- 1954 - 1963
- Power
- 215 hp
300 SL Roadster Hardtop (W198) 1958 - 1963
1 trim
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 4MT (215 HP) | Petrol | 215 hp | 275 Nm | 8.9 s | 250 km/h | 12.5 l/100 km | 298 g/km |
300 SL Roadster 1957 - present
1 trim
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 4MT (215 HP) | Petrol | 215 hp | 275 Nm | 8.9 s | 250 km/h | 12.5 l/100 km | 298 g/km |
300 SL Coupe (W198) 1954 - 1957
1 trim
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 4MT (215 HP) | Petrol | 215 hp | 275 Nm | 8.8 s | 261 km/h | 9.5 l/100 km | 226 g/km |
Is Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Hardtop (W198) a good choice against other models?
Average across every Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Hardtop (W198) trim, compared with 132 trims of other cars from the 1955–1961 period.
| Measure | This model | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 215 hp | 158 hp |
better than 71%
|
| Torque | 275 Nm | 243 Nm |
better than 69%
|
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 165 km/h |
better than 99%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 8.9 s | 13.9 s |
better than 92%
|
| Combined consumption | 12.5 l/100 km | 12.7 l/100 km |
better than 39%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,370 kg | 1,355 kg |
better than 43%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Not stated by the manufacturer: cargo volume. Those measures are left out of the comparison.
