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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12vsMercedes-Benz SL (R129) · Facelift 1995 SL 600 V12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129)

SL 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1993-1995
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) · Facelift 1995

SL 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1995-1998

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12 4-speed

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    394 hp
    294 kW
  • Highest torque
    570 Nm
    420 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    265 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 600 V12 5-speed

  • Lightest
    1,975 kg
    4,354 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    199 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.8 L/100 km
    11.9 mpg US
    14.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V124-speedMercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 600 V125-speed
Power
394hp294kW
394hp294kW
Torque
570Nm420lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,975kg4,354lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
86.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
86.1s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.2L/100 km11.6mpg US14.0mpg UK
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
606km377mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,987cc365cu in
5,987cc365cu in
Length
4,470mm176in
4,499mm177in
Width
1,812mm71in
1,812mm71in
Height
1,296mm51in
1,296mm51in
Wheelbase
2,515mm99in
2,515mm99in
Front track
1,532mm60in
1,532mm60in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,521mm60in
Trunk volume
265L
265L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12 4-speedMercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 600 V12 5-speedPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12 4-speed: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 600 V12 5-speed: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V124-speed5,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 600 V125-speed5,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V124-speedMercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 600 V125-speed
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 s
20.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
103 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V124-speed
394 hp
294 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 600 V125-speed
394 hp
294 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V124-speed
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 600 V125-speed
570 Nm
420 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V124-speed
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 600 V125-speed
1,975 kg
4,354 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V124-speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 600 V125-speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V124-speed6.1 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 600 V125-speed6.1 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V124-speed
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 600 V125-speed
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 600 V12 5-speed and Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12 4-speed: 2.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V124-speed
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 600 V125-speed
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V124-speed
606 km
377 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 600 V125-speed
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V124-speed
394 hp
294 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 600 V125-speed
394 hp
294 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V124-speed
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
4,470 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 600 V125-speed
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
4,499 mm
177.1 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V124-speed
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 600 V125-speed
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 600 V12 5-speed is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V124-speed
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.1 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 600 V125-speed
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
6.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V124-speed
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 600 V125-speed
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R129)SL 600 V124-speedMercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 600 V125-speed
Power
394 hp
294 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
4,470 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
4,499 mm
177.1 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in
Range score
606 km
377 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
265 L
9.4 cu ft
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12 4-speedMercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 600 V12 5-speed
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 600 V12 4-speed

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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