Mercedes-Benz SL R129
1989–2001
- Power
- 190–394hp
- 140–290 kW
- Fuel use
- from 11.3l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.8–9.5s
- Engine
- 2.8–6.0l
- petrol
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- Rear-wheel
Engines and versions9
300 SLAutomatic · Rear-wheel · 11.8 l/100 km · 9.3 s190hp140 kW
- Max power
- 190 hp
- Max torque
- 260 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.3 s
- Top speed
- 228 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1989–2001
- Body type
- Convertible
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 2
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,960 cm³
- Max power
- 140 kW · 190 hp · at 5700 rpm
- Max torque
- 260 N·m · at 4400 rpm
- Cylinders
- 6 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 9.2
- Bore × stroke
- 88.5 × 80.2 mm
- Engine code
- M103.984
- Fuel grade
- AI-95
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Number of gears
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 11.8 l/100 km
- City
- 15.5 l/100 km
- Highway
- 9 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.3 s
- Top speed
- 228 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,780 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,130 kg
- Trunk volume
- 265 l
- Fuel tank
- 80 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, double wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Independent, multi-link
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 225/55 R16
- Front track width
- 1,532 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,522 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
SL 280Automatic · Rear-wheel · 12.2 l/100 km · 9.5 s1993–1998193hp142 kW
- Max power
- 193 hp
- Max torque
- 270 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.5 s
- Top speed
- 226 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1993–1998
- Body type
- Convertible
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 2
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,799 cm³
- Max power
- 142 kW · 193 hp · at 5500 rpm
- Max torque
- 270 N·m · at 3750 rpm
- Cylinders
- 6 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 10
- Bore × stroke
- 89.9 × 73.5 mm
- Engine code
- M 104.943
- Fuel grade
- AI-95
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Number of gears
- 5
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 12.2 l/100 km
- City
- 16.3 l/100 km
- Highway
- 8.6 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.5 s
- Top speed
- 226 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,830 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,160 kg
- Trunk volume
- 265 l
- Boot (max.)
- 265 l
- Fuel tank
- 80 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, double wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Independent, multi-link
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 225/55 R 16
- Front track width
- 1,535 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,523 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
SL 280 V6Automatic · Rear-wheel · 11.3 l/100 km · 9.4 s1998–2001204hp150 kW
- Max power
- 204 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.4 s
- Top speed
- 230 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1998–2001
- Body type
- Convertible
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 2
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,799 cm³
- Max power
- 150 kW · 204 hp
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 11.3 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.4 s
- Top speed
- 230 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,835 kg
- Trunk volume
- 265 l
- Fuel tank
- 80 l
Suspension & brakes
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
300 SL-24Automatic · Rear-wheel · 12.6 l/100 km · 8.4 s231hp170 kW
- Max power
- 231 hp
- Max torque
- 271 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.4 s
- Top speed
- 235 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1989–1993
- Body type
- Convertible
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 2
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,960 cm³
- Max power
- 170 kW · 231 hp · at 6300 rpm
- Max torque
- 271 N·m · at 4600 rpm
- Cylinders
- 6 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 10
- Bore × stroke
- 89.9 × 78.7 mm
- Engine code
- M 104.981
- Fuel grade
- AI-95
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Number of gears
- 5
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 12.6 l/100 km
- City
- 16.8 l/100 km
- Highway
- 8.9 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.4 s
- Top speed
- 235 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,855 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,180 kg
- Trunk volume
- 265 l
- Boot (max.)
- 265 l
- Fuel tank
- 80 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, double wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Independent, multi-link
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 225/55 ZR 16
- Front track width
- 1,532 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,521 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
SL 320Automatic · Rear-wheel · 11.5 l/100 km · 8.4 s231hp170 kW
- Max power
- 231 hp
- Max torque
- 315 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.4 s
- Top speed
- 235 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1989–2001
- Body type
- Convertible
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 2
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cm³
- Max power
- 170 kW · 231 hp · at 5500 rpm
- Max torque
- 315 N·m · at 3750 rpm
- Cylinders
- 6 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 10
- Bore × stroke
- 89.9 × 84 mm
- Engine code
- M104.991
- Fuel grade
- AI-95
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Number of gears
- 5
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 11.5 l/100 km
- City
- 15 l/100 km
- Highway
- 8.7 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.4 s
- Top speed
- 235 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,800 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,160 kg
- Trunk volume
- 265 l
- Fuel tank
- 80 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, double wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Independent, multi-link
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 225/55 R16
- Front track width
- 1,532 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,522 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
SL 500 V8Automatic · Rear-wheel · 12.3 l/100 km · 6.5 s1998–2001306hp225 kW
- Max power
- 306 hp
- Max torque
- 460 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.5 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1998–2001
- Body type
- Convertible
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 2
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cm³
- Max power
- 225 kW · 306 hp · at 5600 rpm
- Max torque
- 460 N·m · at 2700 rpm
- Cylinders
- 8 · V-type
- Valves per cylinder
- 3
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 10
- Bore × stroke
- 97 × 84 mm
- Engine code
- M 113.961
- Fuel grade
- AI-98
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Number of gears
- 5
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 12.3 l/100 km
- City
- 17 l/100 km
- Highway
- 8.7 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.5 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,880 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,240 kg
- Trunk volume
- 265 l
- Boot (max.)
- 265 l
- Fuel tank
- 80 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, double wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Independent, multi-link
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 245/45 ZR 17
- Front track width
- 1,535 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,523 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
SL 500Automatic · Rear-wheel · 13.4 l/100 km · 6.5 s320hp235 kW
- Max power
- 320 hp
- Max torque
- 470 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.5 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1989–2001
- Body type
- Convertible
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 2
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,973 cm³
- Max power
- 235 kW · 320 hp · at 5600 rpm
- Max torque
- 470 N·m · at 3900 rpm
- Cylinders
- 8 · V-type
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 10
- Bore × stroke
- 96.5 × 85 mm
- Engine code
- M119.972
- Fuel grade
- AI-95
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Number of gears
- 5
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 13.4 l/100 km
- City
- 18.5 l/100 km
- Highway
- 10 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.5 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,880 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,250 kg
- Trunk volume
- 265 l
- Fuel tank
- 80 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, double wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Independent, multi-link
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Tyre size
- 225/55 R16
- Front track width
- 1,532 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,522 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
SL 60 AMGAutomatic · Rear-wheel · 14 l/100 km · 5.8 s1993–1998381hp280 kW
- Max power
- 381 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.8 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1993–1998
- Body type
- Convertible
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 2
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,956 cm³
- Max power
- 280 kW · 381 hp
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 14 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.8 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,930 kg
- Trunk volume
- 265 l
- Fuel tank
- 80 l
Suspension & brakes
- Ground clearance
- 115 mm
SL 600Automatic · Rear-wheel · 13.2 l/100 km · 6.1 s1992–2001394hp290 kW
- Max power
- 394 hp
- Max torque
- 570 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.1 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1992–2001
- Body type
- Convertible
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 2
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,987 cm³
- Max power
- 290 kW · 394 hp · at 5200 rpm
- Max torque
- 570 N·m · at 3800 rpm
- Cylinders
- 12 · V-type
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 10
- Bore × stroke
- 89 × 80.2 mm
- Engine code
- M 120.981
- Fuel grade
- AI-98
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Number of gears
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 13.2 l/100 km
- City
- 20.2 l/100 km
- Highway
- 11.3 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.1 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,980 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,320 kg
- Trunk volume
- 265 l
- Boot (max.)
- 265 l
- Fuel tank
- 80 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, double wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Independent, multi-link
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 225/55 ZR 16
- Front track width
- 1,532 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,521 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
Trim levels5
Base1989–200126features
Comfort
Power-adjustable mirrors, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Steering, Front Power Windows, Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
Interior
Leather Steering Wheel, Leather Gear Knob, Front centre armrest, Leather, Electric Front Seats
Multimedia
Audio System
Safety
ABS, Driver's Airbag, Front Passenger Airbag, Traction Control
Visibility & lights
Fog Lights, Automatic Headlight Leveling, Headlight Washers, Heated Side Mirrors
Exterior
Full-size spare wheel, R16 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking, Immobilizer, Alarm
Final Edition1989–200133features
Comfort
Mirror Memory, Power-adjustable mirrors, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Steering, Front Power Windows, Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
Interior
Leather Steering Wheel, Leather Gear Knob, Front centre armrest, Genuine Leather, Electric Front Seats, Heated Front Seats, Driver's Seat Memory
Multimedia
Premium Audio System
Safety
ABS, Electronic Stability Control (ESP), Driver's Airbag, Front Passenger Airbag, Front Side Airbags, Traction Control, Brake assist (BAS)
Visibility & lights
Headlight Washers, Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror, Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights, Heated Side Mirrors
Exterior
Metallic Paint, Full-size spare wheel, R17 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking, Immobilizer, Alarm
Mille Miglia Edition1989–200126features
Comfort
Power-adjustable mirrors, Air Conditioning, Climate Control, 2-zone, Cruise Control, Power Steering, Front Power Windows
Interior
Leather Steering Wheel, Genuine Leather, Electric Front Seats, Heated Front Seats, Driver's Seat Memory, 2 Seats
Multimedia
12V Socket, Premium Audio System
Safety
ABS, Electronic Stability Control (ESP), Driver's Airbag, Front Passenger Airbag
Visibility & lights
Fog Lights, Halogen Headlights, Heated Side Mirrors
Exterior
Metallic Paint, R17 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking, Immobilizer
Silver Arrow1989–200126features
Comfort
Power-adjustable mirrors, Climate Control, 2-zone, Power Steering, Front Power Windows
Interior
Leather Steering Wheel, Black Interior, Genuine Leather, Electric Front Seats, Heated Front Seats, Driver's Seat Memory, 2 Seats
Multimedia
Navigation System, 12V Socket, Premium Audio System
Safety
ABS, Electronic Stability Control (ESP), Driver's Airbag, Front Side Airbags
Visibility & lights
Fog Lights, Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights, Heated Side Mirrors
Exterior
Body Kit, R18 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking, Immobilizer
Sport Package1989–200122features
Comfort
Power-adjustable mirrors, Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Front Power Windows, Sport suspension
Interior
Sport Seats, Leather Steering Wheel, Leather, 2 Seats
Multimedia
Audio System
Safety
ABS, Electronic Stability Control (ESP), Driver's Airbag, Front Passenger Airbag
Visibility & lights
Fog Lights, Halogen Headlights
Exterior
Body Kit, Tinted Lights, Metallic Paint, R18 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking
Dimensions and weight
Convertible
- Length
- 4,470–4,499 mm
- Width
- 1,812 mm
- Height
- 1,293–1,303 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,515 mm
- Ground clearance
- 115–120 mm
- Trunk volume
- 265 l
- Fuel tank
- 80 l
- Curb weight
- 1,780–1,980 kg
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About the SL R129
Mercedes-Benz SL R129: 9 engines from 300 SL · 140 kW (190 hp) to SL 600 · 290 kW (394 hp), fuel consumption from 11.3 l/100 km, trim levels Base, Final Edition, Mille Miglia Edition, Silver Arrow. Used Mercedes-Benz SL R129 prices and listings in Montenegro.
Frequently asked questions
How much fuel does the Mercedes-Benz SL R129 use?
Combined consumption ranges from 11.3 to 14 l/100 km depending on the engine. The most frugal version is the SL 280 V6 at 11.3 l/100 km.
Which engines does the Mercedes-Benz SL R129 come with?
9 engines are available: 300 SL · 140 kW (190 hp), SL 280 · 142 kW (193 hp), SL 280 V6 · 150 kW (204 hp), SL 320 · 170 kW (231 hp), 300 SL-24 · 170 kW (231 hp), SL 500 V8 · 225 kW (306 hp), SL 500 · 235 kW (320 hp), SL 60 AMG · 280 kW (381 hp), SL 600 · 290 kW (394 hp).
Which is the most powerful engine?
SL 600: 290 kW (394 hp).
What are the dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz SL R129?
Length 4470 mm, width 1812 mm, height 1293 mm, wheelbase 2515 mm.