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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1995)

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Engine versions

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8 versions · 8 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
SL 500 V8 (320 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 320 KM 1995–1998
SL 600 V12 (394 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 394 KM 1995–1998
AMG SL 60 V8 (381 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 381 KM 1996–1998
SL 320 (231 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 231 KM 1995–1998
SL 280 (193 KM) Selected Gasoline 193 KM 1995–1998
SL 280 (193 KM) 4 Automatic Selected Gasoline 193 KM 1995–1998
SL 280 (193 KM) 5 Automatic Selected Gasoline 193 KM 1996–1998
SL 280 (193 KM) 5 Automatic Selected Gasoline 193 KM 1995–1996

Selected engine version

SL 500 V8 (320 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1995–1998

Engine power
320KM
Torque
470Nm
Engine displacement
4,973cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.5s
Maximum speed
250km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R129, facelift 1995)
Engine
SL 500 V8 (320 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1995
End of production
1998
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 - Urban cycle
16 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.5 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 2

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Engine

Engine model / code
M119.972
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4973 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
96.5 mm
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
11
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
15 l
Power
320 KM @ 5600 obr./min
Torque
470 Nm @ 3900 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.32-0.40
Minimum trunk capacity
265 l
Curb weight
1835 kg
Gross weight
2230 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4499 mm
Width
1812 mm
Height
1303 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Front track
1535 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, 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
225/55 ZR 16
Rim size
8 J x 16 H 2
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

SL 600 V12 (394 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1995–1998

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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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R129, facelift 1995)
Engine
SL 600 V12 (394 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1995
End of production
1998
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
19.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.2 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 2

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Engine

Engine model / code
M120.981
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5987 cm³
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
1521 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
225/55 ZR 16
Rim size
8 J x 16 H 2
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

AMG SL 60 V8 (381 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1996–1998

Engine power
381KM
Torque
580Nm
Engine displacement
5,956cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.8s
Maximum speed
250km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R129, facelift 1995)
Engine
AMG SL 60 V8 (381 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1996
End of production
1998
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
16 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.5 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 2

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Engine

Engine model / code
M119E60
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5956 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
100 mm
Piston stroke
94.8 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
381 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
580 Nm @ 3750 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.32-0.40
Minimum trunk capacity
265 l
Curb weight
1855 kg
Gross weight
2230 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4499 mm
Width
1812 mm
Height
1296 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Front track
1532 mm
Rear track
1521 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
10 J x 18 H 2;8.5 J x 18 H 2
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

SL 320 (231 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1995–1998

Engine power
231KM
Torque
315Nm
Engine displacement
3,199cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.4s
Maximum speed
240km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R129, facelift 1995)
Engine
SL 320 (231 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1995
End of production
1998
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
240 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.4 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 2

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Engine

Engine model / code
M104.991
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3199 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
89.9 mm
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
11.5 l
Power
231 KM @ 5600 obr./min
Torque
315 Nm @ 3750 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.32-0.40
Minimum trunk capacity
265 l
Curb weight
1775 kg
Gross weight
2170 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4499 mm
Width
1812 mm
Height
1303 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Front track
1535 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, 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
225/55 ZR 16
Rim size
8 J x 16 H 2
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

SL 280 (193 KM)

Gasoline · 1995–1998

Engine power
193KM
Torque
270Nm
Engine displacement
2,799cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.2s
Maximum speed
230km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R129, facelift 1995)
Engine
SL 280 (193 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1995
End of production
1998
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
230 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.2 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
15 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.9 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 2

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Engine

Engine model / code
M104.943
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2799 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
89.9 mm
Piston stroke
73.5 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7 l
Coolant capacity
11.75 l
Power
193 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
270 Nm @ 3750 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.32-0.40
Minimum trunk capacity
265 l
Curb weight
1755 kg
Gross weight
2150 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4499 mm
Width
1812 mm
Height
1303 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Front track
1535 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, 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
225/55 ZR 16
Rim size
8 J x 16 H 2
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

SL 280 (193 KM) 4 Automatic

Gasoline · 1995–1998

Engine power
193KM
Torque
270Nm
Engine displacement
2,799cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.9s
Maximum speed
225km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R129, facelift 1995)
Engine
SL 280 (193 KM) 4 Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1995
End of production
1998
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
225 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.5 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 2

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Engine

Engine model / code
M104.943
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2799 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
89.9 mm
Piston stroke
73.5 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7 l
Coolant capacity
11.75 l
Power
193 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
270 Nm @ 3750 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.32-0.40
Minimum trunk capacity
265 l
Curb weight
1755 kg
Gross weight
2150 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4499 mm
Width
1812 mm
Height
1303 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Front track
1535 mm
Rear track
1523 mm
Turning circle
10.7 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
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
225/55 ZR 16
Rim size
8 J x 16 H 2
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

SL 280 (193 KM) 5 Automatic

Gasoline · 1996–1998

Engine power
193KM
Torque
270Nm
Engine displacement
2,799cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.9s
Maximum speed
225km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R129, facelift 1995)
Engine
SL 280 (193 KM) 5 Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1996
End of production
1998
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
225 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.2 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 2

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A VIN report can help confirm the exact engine, equipment, mileage records and reported damage before you buy.

What is a VIN?

Engine

Engine model / code
M104.943
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2799 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
89.9 mm
Piston stroke
73.5 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7 l
Coolant capacity
11.75 l
Power
193 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
270 Nm @ 3750 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.32-0.40
Minimum trunk capacity
265 l
Curb weight
1755 kg
Gross weight
2150 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4499 mm
Width
1812 mm
Height
1303 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Front track
1535 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, 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
225/55 ZR 16
Rim size
8 J x 16 H 2
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

SL 280 (193 KM) 5 Automatic

Gasoline · 1995–1996

Engine power
193KM
Torque
270Nm
Engine displacement
2,799cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.9s
Maximum speed
225km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R129, facelift 1995)
Engine
SL 280 (193 KM) 5 Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1995
End of production
1996
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
225 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.9 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 2

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What is a VIN?

Engine

Engine model / code
M104.943
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2799 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
89.9 mm
Piston stroke
73.5 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7 l
Coolant capacity
11.75 l
Power
193 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
270 Nm @ 3750 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.32-0.40
Minimum trunk capacity
265 l
Curb weight
1755 kg
Gross weight
2150 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4499 mm
Width
1812 mm
Height
1303 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Front track
1535 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, 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
225/55 ZR 16
Rim size
8 J x 16 H 2
ABS
yes