Mercedes-Benz SL (1963 - present)

The Mercedes-Benz SL is in the database with :models generations and body styles and 52 trims, built from 1963 - present. The most powerful trim makes 670 hp and belongs to the Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series (2008 - 2012). The most recent generation is the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R231) (2016 - present), available in 2 trims.

Generations: 22
Trims: 52
Production years: 1963 - present
Power: 670 hp

SL-Class (R231) 2016 - present

2 trims

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R231)
Trim	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–100	Top speed	Fuel economy	CO2	Select
400 V6 9AT RWD (367 HP)	Petrol	367 hp	500 Nm	4.9 s	249 km/h	7.7 l/100 km	175 g/km
500 V8 9AT RWD (455 HP)	Petrol	456 hp	700 Nm	4.3 s	249 km/h	9.0 l/100 km	205 g/km

SL 63 AMG (R231) 2016 - present

1 trim

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG (R231)
Trim	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–100	Top speed	Fuel economy	CO2	Select
5.5L 7AT (585 HP)	Petrol	585 hp	900 Nm	4.1 s	249 km/h	10.1 l/100 km	234 g/km

SL 65 AMG (R231) 2016 - present

1 trim

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG (R231)
Trim	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–100	Top speed	Fuel economy	CO2	Select
6.0 V12 7AT (630 HP)	Petrol	630 hp	1,000 Nm	4.0 s	249 km/h	11.9 l/100 km	279 g/km

SL 2012 - present

3 trims

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz SL
Trim	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–100	Top speed	Fuel economy	CO2
350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT RWD (306 HP)	Petrol	306 hp	370 Nm	5.9 s	249 km/h	6.8 l/100 km	159 g/km
400 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT RWD (333 HP)	Petrol	333 hp	480 Nm	5.2 s	249 km/h	7.7 l/100 km	179 g/km
500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT RWD (435 HP)	Petrol	435 hp	700 Nm	4.6 s	249 km/h	9.0 l/100 km	297 g/km

SL 63 AMG (R231) 2012 - 2016

1 trim

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG (R231)
Trim	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–100	Top speed	Fuel economy	CO2	Select
5.5 7AT (537 HP)	Petrol	537 hp	800 Nm	4.3 s	249 km/h	9.9 l/100 km	231 g/km

SL 65 AMG (R231) 2012 - 2016

1 trim

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG (R231)
Trim	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–100	Top speed	Fuel economy	CO2	Select
6.0L V12 AMG 7AT (630 HP)	Petrol	630 hp	1,001 Nm	4.0 s	249 km/h	11.6 l/100 km	270 g/km

SL-Klasse (R230) 2008 - 2011

4 trims

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (R230)
Trim	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–100	Top speed	Fuel economy	CO2
280 7AT RWD (231 HP)	Petrol	231 hp	300 Nm	7.8 s	250 km/h	9.4 l/100 km	224 g/km
350 V6 7AT RWD (315 HP)	Petrol	315 hp	360 Nm	6.2 s	250 km/h	9.9 l/100 km	236 g/km
500 V8 7AT RWD (388 HP)	Petrol	387 hp	530 Nm	5.4 s	250 km/h	11.9 l/100 km	284 g/km
600 V12 5AT RWD (517 HP)	Petrol	517 hp	830 Nm	4.5 s	250 km/h	13.9 l/100 km	330 g/km

SL 63 AMG (R230) 2008 - 2011

1 trim

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG (R230)
Trim	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–100	Top speed	Fuel economy	CO2	Select
6.2 V8 7AT (525 HP)	Petrol	525 hp	630 Nm	4.6 s	250 km/h	13.1 l/100 km	330 g/km

SL 65 AMG Black Series 2008 - 2012

1 trim

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series
Trim	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–100	Top speed	Fuel economy	CO2	Select
6.0 V12 5AT (670 HP)	Petrol	670 hp	1,000 Nm	3.8 s	320 km/h	14.4 l/100 km	—

SL 65 AMG (R230) 2008 - 2012

1 trim

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG (R230)
Trim	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–100	Top speed	Fuel economy	CO2	Select
6.0 V12 Biturbo 5AT (612 HP)	Petrol	612 hp	1,001 Nm	4.2 s	249 km/h	14.0 l/100 km	333 g/km

SL-Klasse (R230) 2006 - 2008

3 trims

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (R230)
Trim	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–100	Top speed	Fuel economy	CO2
350 V8 7AT (272 HP)	Petrol	272 hp	350 Nm	6.6 s	250 km/h	10.3 l/100 km	246 g/km
500 V8 7AT (387 HP)	Petrol	387 hp	530 Nm	5.4 s	250 km/h	12.2 l/100 km	291 g/km
600 V12 5AT (517 HP)	Petrol	517 hp	830 Nm	4.5 s	250 km/h	13.9 l/100 km	340 g/km

SL 55 AMG (R230) 2006 - present

1 trim

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG (R230)
Trim	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–100	Top speed	Fuel economy	CO2	Select
5.4 V8 Kompressor 5AT (500 HP)	Petrol	500 hp	720 Nm	4.5 s	250 km/h	13.1 l/100 km	324 g/km

SL 65 AMG (R230) 2006 - 2008

1 trim

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG (R230)
Trim	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–100	Top speed	Fuel economy	CO2	Select
6.0L V12 5AT (612 HP)	Petrol	612 hp	1,000 Nm	4.2 s	250 km/h	15.0 l/100 km	355 g/km

SL 65 AMG (R230) 2004 - 2006

1 trim

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG (R230)
Trim	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–100	Top speed	Fuel economy	CO2	Select
6.0L V12 5AT (612 HP)	Petrol	612 hp	1,000 Nm	4.2 s	250 km/h	15.1 l/100 km	362 g/km

SL 55 AMG (R230) 2002 - present

2 trims

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG (R230)
Trim	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–100	Top speed	Fuel economy	CO2	Select
5.4L V8 Kompressor RWD (476 HP)	Petrol	476 hp	700 Nm	4.7 s	250 km/h	14.2 l/100 km	340 g/km
5.4L V8 Kompressor RWD (500 HP)	Petrol	500 hp	700 Nm	4.7 s	250 km/h	13.0 l/100 km	340 g/km

SL Roadster (R230) 2001 - present

4 trims

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (R230)
Trim	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–100	Top speed	Fuel economy	CO2
350 V6 6MT RWD (245 HP)	Petrol	245 hp	350 Nm	7.2 s	250 km/h	11.5 l/100 km	276 g/km
350 V6 5AT RWD (245 HP)	Petrol	245 hp	350 Nm	7.2 s	249 km/h	11.7 l/100 km	276 g/km
500 V8 5AT RWD (306 HP)	Petrol	306 hp	460 Nm	6.3 s	250 km/h	12.7 l/100 km	304 g/km
600 V12 5AT RWD (500 HP)	Petrol	500 hp	800 Nm	4.7 s	250 km/h	14.0 l/100 km	346 g/km

SL 55 AMG (R129) 1999 - 2001

1 trim

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG (R129)
Trim	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–100	Top speed	Fuel economy	CO2	Select
5.4L V8 5AT (354 HP)	Petrol	354 hp	530 Nm	5.9 s	250 km/h	12.8 l/100 km	304 g/km

SL 73 AMG (R129) 1999 - 2001

1 trim

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz SL 73 AMG (R129)
Trim	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–100	Top speed	Fuel economy	CO2	Select
7.3L V12 5AT (525 HP0	Petrol	525 hp	750 Nm	4.8 s	250 km/h	15.9 l/100 km	378 g/km

SL (R129) 1998 - 2001

4 trims

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz SL (R129)
Trim	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–100	Top speed	Fuel economy	CO2
280 V6 5MT RWD (204 HP)	Petrol	204 hp	270 Nm	9.7 s	232 km/h	10.7 l/100 km	251 g/km
320 V6 5AT RWD (226 HP)	Petrol	224 hp	315 Nm	8.4 s	238 km/h	11.0 l/100 km	258 g/km
500 V8 5AT RWD (306 HP)	Petrol	306 hp	460 Nm	6.5 s	250 km/h	12.5 l/100 km	293 g/km
600 V12 5AT RWD (394 HP)	Petrol	394 hp	570 Nm	6.1 s	250 km/h	15.5 l/100 km	370 g/km

SL (R129) 1995 - 1998

4 trims

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz SL (R129)
Trim	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–100	Top speed	Fuel economy	CO2
280 V6 5MT (193 HP)	Petrol	193 hp	270 Nm	9.3 s	230 km/h	12.0 l/100 km	286 g/km
320 V6 5AT (231 HP)	Petrol	231 hp	315 Nm	8.4 s	240 km/h	12.5 l/100 km	297 g/km
500 V8 5AT (320 HP)	Petrol	320 hp	470 Nm	6.5 s	250 km/h	14.3 l/100 km	338 g/km
600 V12 5AT (394 HP)	Petrol	394 hp	570 Nm	6.1 s	249 km/h	15.5 l/100 km	368 g/km

SL (R107) 1971 - 1989

9 trims

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)
Trim	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–100	Top speed	Fuel economy	CO2
300 (G-Kat) 5MT RWD (180 HP)	Petrol	179 hp	255 Nm	9.7 s	200 km/h	11.2 l/100 km	267 g/km
280 5MT RWD (185 HP)	Petrol	185 hp	240 Nm	10.1 s	200 km/h	11.4 l/100 km	270 g/km
300 5MT RWD (188 HP)	Petrol	188 hp	260 Nm	9.6 s	203 km/h	10.9 l/100 km	259 g/km
420 V8 4AT RWD (218 HP)	Petrol	218 hp	330 Nm	9.0 s	212 km/h	11.9 l/100 km	283 g/km
450 V8 4AT RWD (220 HP)	Petrol	220 hp	359 Nm	—	—	—	—
500 (G-Kat) V8 4AT RWD (223 HP)	Petrol	223 hp	365 Nm	7.8 s	216 km/h	13.1 l/100 km	311 g/km
500 V8 4AT RWD (231 HP)	Petrol	231 hp	405 Nm	8.1 s	220 km/h	12.2 l/100 km	305 g/km
500 V8 4AT RWD (245 HP)	Petrol	245 hp	400 Nm	7.3 s	225 km/h	12.3 l/100 km	293 g/km
380 4AT RWD (280 HP)	Petrol	280 hp	315 Nm	9.8 s	206 km/h	11.6 l/100 km	276 g/km

SL W113 1963 - present

5 trims

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz SL W113
Trim	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–100	Top speed	Fuel economy	CO2
250 4MT RWD (150 HP)	Petrol	150 hp	216 Nm	—	200 km/h	—	—
230 4MT RWD (150 HP)	Petrol	150 hp	216 Nm	10.5 s	200 km/h	—	—
280 4MT RWD (170 HP)	Petrol	170 hp	240 Nm	9.3 s	200 km/h	12.7 l/100 km	—
280 5MT RWD (185 HP)	Petrol	185 hp	240 Nm	9.2 s	200 km/h	—	—
280 5MT RWD (195 HP)	Petrol	194 hp	240 Nm	9.1 s	200 km/h	—	—

Is Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R231) a good choice against other models?

Average across every Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R231) trim, compared with 7,149 trims of other cars from the 2013–2019 period.

Is Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R231) a good choice against other models?
Measure	This model	Average	Position
Power	412 hp	221 hp	better than 91%
Torque	600 Nm	355 Nm	better than 90%
Top speed	249 km/h	216 km/h	better than 78%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h	4.6 s	8.6 s	better than 91%
Combined consumption	8.4 l/100 km	6.6 l/100 km	better than 20%
CO2 emissions	190 g/km	145 g/km	better than 13%
Cargo volume	345 l	495 l	better than 22%
Unladen weight	1,765 kg	1,607 kg	better than 26%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

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