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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998)
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7 versions · 7 Gasoline
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| SL 600 V12 (394 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 394 KM | 1998–2001 |
| AMG SL 73 V12 (525 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 525 KM | 1999–2001 |
| AMG SL 55 V8 (354 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 354 KM | 1999–2001 |
| SL 500 V8 (306 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 306 KM | 1998–2001 |
| SL 320 V6 (224 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 224 KM | 1998–2001 |
| SL 280 V6 (204 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 204 KM | 1998–2001 |
| SL 280 V6 (204 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 204 KM | 1998–2001 |
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Selected engine version
SL 600 V12 (394 KM) Automatic
Gasoline · 1998–2001
- Engine power
- 394KM
- Torque
- 570Nm
- Engine displacement
- 5,987cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 6.1s
- Maximum speed
- 250km/h
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Mercedes-Benz SL SL (R129, facelift 1998)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Version
- SL (R129, facelift 1998)
- Engine
- SL 600 V12 (394 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 1998
- End of production
- 2001
- Body type
- Roadster
- Number of seats
- 2
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 6.1 s
- Deceleration from 100 km/h to 0
- 38.6 m
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 23.3 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 10.9 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 15.5 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 3
- CO2 measurement standard
- NEDC
- CO2 emissions
- 370 g/km
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Engine
- Engine model / code
- M120.981
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 5987 cm³
- Maximum engine speed
- 6000 obr./min
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 12
- Cylinder bore
- 89 mm
- Piston stroke
- 80.2 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 10 l
- Coolant capacity
- 19 l
- Power
- 394 KM @ 5200 obr./min
- Torque
- 570 Nm @ 3800 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 80 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.32-0.40
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 265 l
- Curb weight
- 1975 kg
- Gross weight
- 2320 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4499 mm
- Width
- 1812 mm
- Height
- 1296 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2515 mm
- Front track
- 1532 mm
- Rear track
- 1523 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.7 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Coil spring, Hydro-pneumatic element, Lateral control arm, Anti-roll bar
- Rear suspension
- Hydropneumatic element, Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Front brake disc/drum diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brake disc/drum diameter
- 300 mm
- Steering system
- Worm and roller steering
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 245/45 R 17 W
- Rim size
- 8.25 J x 17 H 2
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
AMG SL 73 V12 (525 KM) Automatic
Gasoline · 1999–2001
- Engine power
- 525KM
- Torque
- 750Nm
- Engine displacement
- 7,291cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 4.8s
- Maximum speed
- 250km/h
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Basic version information
Mercedes-Benz SL SL (R129, facelift 1998)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Version
- SL (R129, facelift 1998)
- Engine
- AMG SL 73 V12 (525 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 1999
- End of production
- 2001
- Body type
- Roadster
- Number of seats
- 2
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 4.8 s
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 24.5 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 11.4 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 15.9 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 3
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Engine
- Engine model / code
- M120E73/120.990
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 7291 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 12
- Cylinder bore
- 91.5 mm
- Piston stroke
- 92.4 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Power
- 525 KM @ 5500 obr./min
- Torque
- 750 Nm @ 4000 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 80 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.32-0.40
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 265 l
- Curb weight
- 1975 kg
- Gross weight
- 2320 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4499 mm
- Width
- 1812 mm
- Height
- 1296 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2515 mm
- Front track
- 1553 mm
- Rear track
- 1541 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.7 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Coil spring, Hydro-pneumatic element, Lateral control arm, Anti-roll bar
- Rear suspension
- Hydropneumatic element, Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Steering system
- Worm and roller steering
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 275/35 ZR 18;245/40 ZR 18
- Rim size
- 9.5 J x 18 H 2;8.5 J x 18 H 2
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
AMG SL 55 V8 (354 KM) Automatic
Gasoline · 1999–2001
- Engine power
- 354KM
- Torque
- 530Nm
- Engine displacement
- 5,439cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 5.9s
- Maximum speed
- 250km/h
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Basic version information
Mercedes-Benz SL SL (R129, facelift 1998)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Version
- SL (R129, facelift 1998)
- Engine
- AMG SL 55 V8 (354 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 1999
- End of production
- 2001
- Body type
- Roadster
- Number of seats
- 2
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 5.9 s
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 18.5 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 9.6 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 12.8 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 3
- CO2 measurement standard
- NEDC
- CO2 emissions
- 370 g/km
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Engine
- Engine model / code
- M113E55/M113.985
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 5439 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Cylinder bore
- 97 mm
- Piston stroke
- 92 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 3
- Engine oil capacity
- 7.8 l
- Power
- 354 KM @ 5500 obr./min
- Torque
- 530 Nm @ 3000 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 80 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.32-0.40
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 265 l
- Curb weight
- 1815 kg
- Gross weight
- 2210 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4499 mm
- Width
- 1812 mm
- Height
- 1300 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2515 mm
- Front track
- 1553 mm
- Rear track
- 1545 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.7 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Coil spring, Lateral control arm, Anti-roll bar
- Rear suspension
- Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Steering system
- Worm and roller steering
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 275/35 ZR 18;245/40 ZR 18
- Rim size
- 9.5 J x 18 H 2;8.5 J x 18 H 2
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
SL 500 V8 (306 KM) Automatic
Gasoline · 1998–2001
- Engine power
- 306KM
- Torque
- 460Nm
- Engine displacement
- 4,966cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 6.5s
- Maximum speed
- 250km/h
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Basic version information
Mercedes-Benz SL SL (R129, facelift 1998)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Version
- SL (R129, facelift 1998)
- Engine
- SL 500 V8 (306 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 1998
- End of production
- 2001
- Body type
- Roadster
- Number of seats
- 2
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 6.5 s
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 17.9 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 9.6 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 12.7 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 3
- CO2 measurement standard
- NEDC
- CO2 emissions
- 300 g/km
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Engine
- Engine model / code
- M113.961
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 4966 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Cylinder bore
- 97 mm
- Piston stroke
- 84 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 3
- Engine oil capacity
- 8 l
- Coolant capacity
- 13 l
- Power
- 306 KM @ 5600 obr./min
- Torque
- 460 Nm @ 2700-4250 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 80 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.33-0.40
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 265 l
- Curb weight
- 1815 kg
- Gross weight
- 2210 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4499 mm
- Width
- 1812 mm
- Height
- 1300 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2515 mm
- Front track
- 1535 mm
- Rear track
- 1525 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.7 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Coil spring, Lateral control arm, Anti-roll bar
- Rear suspension
- Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Worm and roller steering
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 245/45 R 17 W
- Rim size
- 8.25 J x 17 H 2
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
SL 320 V6 (224 KM) Automatic
Gasoline · 1998–2001
- Engine power
- 224KM
- Torque
- 315Nm
- Engine displacement
- 3,199cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 8.4s
- Maximum speed
- 238km/h
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Basic version information
Mercedes-Benz SL SL (R129, facelift 1998)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Version
- SL (R129, facelift 1998)
- Engine
- SL 320 V6 (224 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 1998
- End of production
- 2001
- Body type
- Roadster
- Number of seats
- 2
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 238 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 8.4 s
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 16.3 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 8.8 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 11.5 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 3
- CO2 measurement standard
- NEDC
- CO2 emissions
- 274 g/km
Vehicle history report
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A VIN report can help confirm the exact engine, equipment, mileage records and reported damage before you buy.
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M112.943
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 3199 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 89.9 mm
- Piston stroke
- 84 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 3
- Engine oil capacity
- 8 l
- Coolant capacity
- 11.8 l
- Power
- 224 KM @ 5600 obr./min
- Torque
- 315 Nm @ 3000-4800 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 80 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.33-0.40
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 265 l
- Curb weight
- 1755 kg
- Gross weight
- 2130 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4499 mm
- Width
- 1812 mm
- Height
- 1300 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2515 mm
- Front track
- 1535 mm
- Rear track
- 1525 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.7 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Coil spring, Lateral control arm, Anti-roll bar
- Rear suspension
- Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Worm and roller steering
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 245/45 R 17 W
- Rim size
- 8.25 J x 17 H 2
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
SL 280 V6 (204 KM) Automatic
Gasoline · 1998–2001
- Engine power
- 204KM
- Torque
- 270Nm
- Engine displacement
- 2,799cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 9.5s
- Maximum speed
- 228km/h
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Basic version information
Mercedes-Benz SL SL (R129, facelift 1998)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Version
- SL (R129, facelift 1998)
- Engine
- SL 280 V6 (204 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 1998
- End of production
- 2001
- Body type
- Roadster
- Number of seats
- 2
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 228 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 9.5 s
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 16 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 8.6 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 11.3 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 3
- CO2 measurement standard
- NEDC
- CO2 emissions
- 270 g/km
Vehicle history report
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A VIN report can help confirm the exact engine, equipment, mileage records and reported damage before you buy.
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M112.923
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 2799 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 89.9 mm
- Piston stroke
- 73.5 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 3
- Engine oil capacity
- 8 l
- Coolant capacity
- 11.8 l
- Power
- 204 KM @ 5700 obr./min
- Torque
- 270 Nm @ 3000-5000 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 80 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.33-0.40
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 265 l
- Curb weight
- 1735 kg
- Gross weight
- 2130 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4499 mm
- Width
- 1812 mm
- Height
- 1300 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2515 mm
- Front track
- 1535 mm
- Rear track
- 1525 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.7 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Coil spring, Lateral control arm, Anti-roll bar
- Rear suspension
- Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Worm and roller steering
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 245/45 R 17 W
- Rim size
- 8.25 J x 17 H 2
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
SL 280 V6 (204 KM)
Gasoline · 1998–2001
- Engine power
- 204KM
- Torque
- 270Nm
- Engine displacement
- 2,799cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 9.5s
- Maximum speed
- 232km/h
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Basic version information
Mercedes-Benz SL SL (R129, facelift 1998)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Version
- SL (R129, facelift 1998)
- Engine
- SL 280 V6 (204 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 1998
- End of production
- 2001
- Body type
- Roadster
- Number of seats
- 2
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 232 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 9.5 s
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 16.2 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 8.7 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 11.4 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 3
- CO2 measurement standard
- NEDC
- CO2 emissions
- 272 g/km
Vehicle history report
Check this vehicle's history
A VIN report can help confirm the exact engine, equipment, mileage records and reported damage before you buy.
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M112.923
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 2799 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 89.9 mm
- Piston stroke
- 73.5 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 3
- Engine oil capacity
- 8 l
- Coolant capacity
- 11.8 l
- Power
- 204 KM @ 5700 obr./min
- Torque
- 270 Nm @ 3000-5000 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 80 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.33-0.40
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 265 l
- Curb weight
- 1735 kg
- Gross weight
- 2130 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4499 mm
- Width
- 1812 mm
- Height
- 1300 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2515 mm
- Front track
- 1535 mm
- Rear track
- 1525 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.7 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Coil spring, Lateral control arm, Anti-roll bar
- Rear suspension
- Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Worm and roller steering
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 245/45 R 17 W
- Rim size
- 8.25 J x 17 H 2
- ABS
- yes