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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129)
600 SL V12
394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1992-1993
0-100 km/h 6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Performance
| Power | 394hp294kW |
|---|---|
| Torque | 570Nm420lb-ft |
| Displacement | 5,987cc365cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,980kg4,365lb |
| Gross weight | 2,320kg5,115lb |
| Power-to-weight | 199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 21.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.8s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 14.1s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 86.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 20.2L/100 km11.6mpg US14.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 80L |
| Estimated range | 606km377mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | M 120.981 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Roadster |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Gears | 4-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,470mm176in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,812mm71in |
| Height | 1,296mm51in |
| Wheelbase | 2,515mm99in |
| Front track | 1,532mm60in |
| Rear track | 1,521mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 265L |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)600 SL V12 | 394 hp 294 kW |
| Database median | 261 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)600 SL V12 | 6.1 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)600 SL V12 | 270 km/h 168 mph Unrestricted 250 km/h 155 mph Restricted |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)600 SL V12 | 13.2 L/100 km 17.8 mpg US 21.4 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 600 SL V12 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 23.10 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 37.18 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,465 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 600 SL V12PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 600 SL V12: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)600 SL V12 | 5,200 rpm | 3,800 rpm | 5,450 rpm |
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