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Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse
1954 – 1957
Germany
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse dates from the 1950s: Mercedes-Benz built it from 1954 to 1957. Only one version was offered: the 3.0L 4MT, good for 215 hp. Top speed is 261 km/h.
Representative image per generation.
Body styleNot specified
Production1954 – 1957
Variants1
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power215 hp
0–100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed261 km/h
Fuel economy9.5 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Compared with rivals
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 4MT (215 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 215 hp | 8.8 s | 261 | 4-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2996 cm3 (183 ci)
- Power
- 158 KW @ 5800 RPM215 HP @ 5800 RPM212 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 203 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM275 Nm @ 4600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 162 mph (261 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 6.50-15
Dimensions
- Length
- 178 in (4521 mm)
- Width
- 70.5 in (1791 mm)
- Height
- 51.2 in (1300 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 54.5/56.5 in (1,384/1,435 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 94.5 in (2400 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5 in (127 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.38
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2855 lbs (1295 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3340 lbs (1515 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 226 g/km
Length4,521 mm
Width1,791 mm
Height1,300 mm
Wheelbase2,400 mm
Curb weight1,295 kg
Torque275 Nm
Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.
