Mercedes-Benz SL/SEL (R129) 300 24V 5MT RWD (231 HP)
Mercedes-Benz SL/SEL (R129) · 1989 - 1995 · Petrol
The Mercedes-Benz SL/SEL (R129) 300 24V 5MT RWD (231 HP) produces 231 hp and 272 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds and reaches 240 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 11.2 l/100 km, equal to 281 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 231 hp
- Torque
- 272 Nm
- 0–100
- 8.4 s
- Top speed
- 240 km/h
Engine
| Power | 231 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 170 kW |
| Torque | 272 Nm |
| Displacement | 2,960 cc |
| Cylinders | L6 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 80 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 240 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 8.4 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 11.2 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 14.8 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 8.9 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 281 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,470 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,290 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm |
| Cargo volume | 252 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,690 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,080 kg |
| Tyre size | 225/55 R16Z |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Mercedes-Benz SL/SEL (R129) 300 24V 5MT RWD (231 HP) compared with 1,629 trims of other cars from the 1986–1992 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | 130 hp |
better than 93%
|
| Torque | 272 Nm | 196 Nm |
better than 85%
|
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 188 km/h |
better than 93%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 8.4 s | 11.8 s |
better than 85%
|
| Combined consumption | 11.2 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km |
better than 13%
|
| CO2 emissions | 281 g/km | 209 g/km |
better than 9%
|
| Cargo volume | 252 l | 441 l |
better than 12%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,690 kg | 1,248 kg |
better than 10%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz SL/SEL (R129)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 5MT RWD (190 HP) | Petrol | 190 hp | 260 Nm | 9.3 s | 229 km/h | 11.0 l/100 km | 276 g/km | |
| 500 V8 4AT RWD (326 HP) | Petrol | 326 hp | 450 Nm | 6.2 s | 250 km/h | 12.4 l/100 km | 294 g/km | |
| 600 V12 4AT RWD (394 HP) | Petrol | 394 hp | 570 Nm | 6.1 s | 250 km/h | 14.9 l/100 km | 354 g/km |