Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 10.3 l/100 km | 22.8 mpg US | 27.4 mpg UK urban fuel consumption of 15.9 l/100 km | 14.8 mpg US | 17.8 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 8.5 l/100 km | 27.7 mpg US | 33.2 mpg UK Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.3 sec. The maximum speed is 228 km/h | 142 mph.

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp) Technical information

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp) General information
Brand : Mercedes-Benz
Model : SL
Generation : SL (R129)
Engine / modification : 300 SL (190 Hp)
Production start : 1989 year
Production end : 1993 year
Coupe type : Roadster
Num. of Doors : 2
Num. of seats : 2
Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban : 15.9 l/100 km | 14.8 mpg US | 17.8 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : 8.5 l/100 km | 27.7 mpg US | 33.2 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined : 10.3 l/100 km | 22.8 mpg US | 27.4 mpg UK
Fuel Type : Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient : 0.32-0.40
Fuel tank volume : 80 l | 21.1 US gallons | 17.6 UK gallons
Emission standard : Euro 1
Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp) Performance
Power : 190 hp | 140 kW
Max power in : 5700 rpm.
Maximum speed : 228 km/h | 142 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : 9.3 sec
Torque : 260 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp) Engine
Model Engine : M 103.984
Engine position : Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement : 2960 cm3
Engine oil capacity : 6.5 l
Coolant : 11.5 l
Fuel System :
Position of cylinders : Inline
Valvetrain : SOHC
Number of cylinders : 6
Number of valves per cylinder : 2
Compression ratio : 9.2
Piston Stroke : 80.2 mm
Cylinder Bore : 88.5 mm
Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp) Transmission
Wheel Drive : Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) : 5
Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp) Chassis
Length : 4470 mm | 176.0 in
Width : 1812 mm | 71.3 in
Height : 1303 mm | 51.3 in
Wheelbase : 2515 mm | 99.0 in
Front track : 1535 mm | 60.4 in
Rear (Back) track : 1523 mm | 60.0 in
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) : 265 l
Max weight : 2040-2090 kg
Front brakes : Ventilated discs
Rear brakes : Disc
Kerb Weight : 1650-1700 kg
Steering type : Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering : Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) : 10.7 m
Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp) Tyres / Wheels
Tire size : 225/55 ZR 16
Wheel rims size : 8 J x 16 H 2

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