Mercedes-Benz SL R129 or Toyota Supra A80?

1989–2001 vs 1993–2002 · Convertible vs Coupe

In short

Length: SL R129 4,499 mm, Supra A80 4,520 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: SL R129 265 l, Supra A80 230 l.
Lowest consumption: SL R129 11.3 l/100 km, Supra A80 10.5 l/100 km.
Power: SL R129 140–290 kW, Supra A80 166–243 kW.
Standard equipment: SL R129 26 items (Base), Supra A80 24 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz SL R1291989–2001 · 9 engines · Base, Final Edition, Mille Miglia Edition, Silver ArrowSpecifications →Listings →

Toyota Supra A801993–2002 · 5 engines · Base, Turbo, SZ, SZ-RSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz SL R1291989–2001no listings	Toyota Supra A801993–2002no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,470 mm–4,499 mm	Length4,514 mm–4,520 mm
Width	Width1,812 mm	Width1,810 mm–1,811 mm
Height	Height1,293 mm–1,303 mm	Height1,275 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,515 mm	Wheelbase2,550 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume265 l	Trunk volume229 l–230 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,780 kg–1,980 kg	Curb weight1,460 kg–1,570 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank80 l	Fuel tank70 l–80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1989–2001	Production years1993–2002
Body type	Body typeConvertible	Body typeCoupe
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines5
Power	Power140–290 kW (190–394 hp)	Power166–243 kW (226–330 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.8–6.0	Displacement (l)3.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption11.3 l/100 km · SL 280 V6	Lowest consumption10.5 l/100 km · 3.0
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.8 s · SL 60 AMG	Best 0–100 km/h5.1 s · 3.0 Twin Turbo
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · Base	Items in the base trim24 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · Final Edition	Items in the top trim32 · Turbo
Equipment · Comfort6 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 7
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats—
Sport Seats	Sport Seats—	Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Leather Gear Knob	Leather Gear Knob✓	Leather Gear Knob—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers—
Equipment · Safety4 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz SL R129 or Toyota Supra A80?

Length: Toyota Supra A80 4,520 mm, Mercedes-Benz SL R129 4,499 mm (a 21 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,550 vs 2,515 mm. Boot: 230 vs 265 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz SL R129 or Toyota Supra A80?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz SL R129 uses 11.3 l/100 km (SL 280 V6); the most frugal Toyota Supra A80 10.5 l/100 km (3.0).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz SL R129 or Toyota Supra A80?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz SL R129 makes 290 kW (394 hp) (SL 600); the strongest Toyota Supra A80 243 kW (330 hp) (3.0 Twin Turbo).

Other comparisons

SL R129 vs Ford Mustang IV (SN95)SL R129 vs BMW M3 E30 SL R129 vs Porsche Boxster 986 Supra A80 vs Ford Mustang IV (SN95)Supra A80 vs Audi A4 B6 Supra A80 vs Saab 900 NG900 Compare cars →