Year
1993
Mileage
161,557 mi
MPG
24 mpg
Engine
3.2L
Horsepower
231 hp
0–62 mph
8.4 sec
Top speed
149 mph
Fuel
Gasoline
auto-data.net
Factory specification for this motorization, not a measurement of this car. European test cycle, shown in US units. 0–62 mph is the published 0–100 km/h time. Source: auto-data.net
Each motorization is its own specification. auto-data.net.
| Engine | Power | Combined | 0–62 | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 SL (190 Hp) | 190 hp | 23 mpg | 9.3 sec | 142 mph |
| 300 SL (190 Hp) Automatic | 190 hp | 22 mpg | 9.5 sec | 139 mph |
| SL 280 (193 Hp) | 193 hp | 24 mpg | 10.2 sec | 143 mph |
| SL 280 (193 Hp) 4 Automatic | 193 hp | 22 mpg | 9.9 sec | 140 mph |
| SL 280 (193 Hp) 5 Automatic | 193 hp | 24 mpg | 9.9 sec | 140 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 (320 Hp) Automatic | 320 hp | 21 mpg | 6.5 sec | 155 mph |
| SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic | 320 hp | 21 mpg | 6.5 sec | 155 mph |
| AMG SL 60 V8 (381 Hp) Automatic | 381 hp | 21 mpg | 5.6 sec | 155 mph |
| 600 SL V12 (394 Hp) Automatic | 394 hp | 18 mpg | 6.1 sec | 155 mph |
| SL 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic | 394 hp | 18 mpg | 6.1 sec | 155 mph |
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 |