Year
1988
Mileage
46,292 mi
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
- Year
- 1988
- Mileage
- 46,292 mi
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Location
- Poland
Dimensions and weight
NHTSA, Canadian specification
- Length
- 180.3 in (4,580 mm)
- Width
- 70.5 in (1,790 mm)
- Height
- 51.2 in (1,300 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 96.9 in (2,460 mm)
- Curb weight
- 3,704 lb (1,680 kg)
Other motors of this generation
Each motorization is its own specification. auto-data.net.
| Engine | Power | Combined | 0–62 | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 SL CAT (180 Hp) | 180 hp | — | 9.9 sec | 124 mph |
| 300 SL CAT (180 Hp) Automatic | 180 hp | — | 9.8 sec | 121 mph |
| 300 SL (188 Hp) | 188 hp | — | 9.6 sec | 126 mph |
| 300 SL (188 Hp) Automatic | 188 hp | — | 9.4 sec | 123 mph |
| 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic | 204 hp | — | 9.0 sec | 127 mph |
| 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic | 218 hp | — | 8.5 sec | 132 mph |
| 500 SL CAT V8 (223 Hp) Automatic | 223 hp | — | 7.8 sec | 134 mph |
| 560 SL CAT V8 (230 Hp) Automatic | 230 hp | — | 7.7 sec | 139 mph |
| 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) | 231 hp | — | 8.4 sec | 149 mph |
| 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic | 231 hp | — | 8.4 sec | 146 mph |
| 500 SL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic | 245 hp | — | 7.3 sec | 140 mph |
Engines sold in the United States · 1994
EPA. A European diesel or a motor never sold in the US is not in this table.
| Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 L · 6-cyl · (FFS)SL320 | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | Premium Gasoline | 15 mpg | 22 mpg |
| 5 L · 8-cyl · (GUZZLER) (FFS)SL500 | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | Premium Gasoline | 14 mpg | 19 mpg |
| 6 L · 12-cyl · (GUZZLER) (FFS)SL600 | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | Premium Gasoline | 11 mpg | 16 mpg |