Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 320 V6 5AT (231 HP)
Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) · 1995 - 1998 · Petrol
The Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 320 V6 5AT (231 HP) produces 231 hp and 315 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds and reaches 240 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 12.5 l/100 km, equal to 297 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 231 hp
- Torque
- 315 Nm
- 0–100
- 8.4 s
- Top speed
- 240 km/h
Engine
| Power | 231 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 170 kW |
| Torque | 315 Nm |
| Displacement | 3,199 cc |
| Cylinders | V6 |
| 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 | 12.5 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 18.1 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 9.2 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 297 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,470 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,290 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm |
| Cargo volume | 252 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,750 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,170 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 (R129) 320 V6 5AT (231 HP) compared with 3,127 trims of other cars from the 1992–1998 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | 144 hp |
better than 90%
|
| Torque | 315 Nm | 219 Nm |
better than 87%
|
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 196 km/h |
better than 91%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 8.4 s | 11.3 s |
better than 83%
|
| Combined consumption | 12.5 l/100 km | 8.7 l/100 km |
better than 6%
|
| CO2 emissions | 297 g/km | 209 g/km |
better than 7%
|
| Cargo volume | 252 l | 450 l |
better than 10%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,750 kg | 1,323 kg |
better than 8%
|
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 (R129)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 V6 5MT (193 HP) | Petrol | 193 hp | 270 Nm | 9.3 s | 230 km/h | 12.0 l/100 km | 286 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 |