Mercedes-Benz SL AMG

1999 – 2001 Germany

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The Mercedes-Benz SL AMG had a short production run, from 1999 to 2001. Its petrol engines range from 354 to 525 hp across 2 variants. The most powerful version produces 525 hp. The fastest version needs 4.8 s to reach 100 km/h.

Representative image per generation.

Body styleNot specified

Production1999 – 2001

Variants2

FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power354 – 525 hp

0–100 km/h4.8 – 5.9 s

Top speed250 km/h

Fuel economy12.8 – 15.9 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
5.4L V8 5AT (354 HP) 5.4 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	354 hp	5.9 s	250	5-speed automatic with AMG Speedshift
7.3L V12 5AT (525 HP0 7.3 L · 12 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	525 hp	4.8 s	250	5-speed automatic with AMG Speedshift

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 5439 cm3 (332 ci)
Power: 260 KW @ 5500 RPM354 HP @ 5500 RPM349 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 391 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM530 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 5.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic with AMG Speedshift

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 245/40 ZR18 (Front) - 275/35 ZR18 (Rear)

Dimensions

Length: 177.1 in (4498 mm)
Width: 71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height: 51.2 in (1300 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.1/60.8 in (1,552/1,544 mm)
Wheelbase: 99 in (2515 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4166 lbs (1890 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4872 lbs (2210 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 12.7 mpg US (18.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 304 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V12
Displacement: 7291 cm3 (445 ci)
Power: 386 KW @ 5500 RPM525 HP @ 5500 RPM518 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 553 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM750 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 4.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic with AMG Speedshift

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 245/40 ZR18 (Front) - 275/35 ZR18 (Rear)

Dimensions

Length: 177.1 in (4498 mm)
Width: 71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height: 51 in (1295 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.1/60.7 in (1,552/1,542 mm)
Wheelbase: 99 in (2515 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4519 lbs (2050 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5114 lbs (2320 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 9.6 mpg US (24.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 14.8 mpg US (15.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 378 g/km

Length4,498 mm

Width1,811 mm

Height1,295 – 1,300 mm

Wheelbase2,515 mm

Curb weight1,890 – 2,050 kg

Torque530 – 750 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.