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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) · Facelift 1995

SL 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1995-1998
0-100 km/h 6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Performance

Performance
Power381 hp320 hp394 hp
Torque
570Nm420lb-ft
Displacement
5,987cc365cu in
Curb weight
1,975kg4,354lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
Power-to-weight
199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
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
86.1s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel tank
80L
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
EngineM 120.981
Body typeRoadster
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeRWD
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears5-speed
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationV-engine
Cylinders12
Valves per cylinder4

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
4,499mm177in
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

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW
Database median
262 hp
195 kW

0-100 km/h benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 600 V126.1 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 600 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

Fuel consumption benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 600 V12
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 600 V12
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 600 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 600 V125,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm

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