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SL
1997
Mercedes-Benz
SL
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
R129 1st Facelift
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
600 Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
394 hp
Power (kW)
290 kW
Torque
570 Nm (420 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h
(155 mph)
0–60 mph
6.7 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
7 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,499 mm
(177.1 in)
Width
1,812 mm
(71.3 in)
Height
1,293 mm
(50.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,515 mm
(99.0 in)
Curb weight
1,950 kg
(4,299 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,800 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
Engine Configuration
5,987 cc
Bore
89 mm
(3.5 in)
Stroke
80.2 mm
(3.2 in)
Compression Ratio
10 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Service Intervals
Air Filter
90,000 km / 4 years
Fuel Filter
90,000 km / 4 years
Spark Plug
30,000 km / 2 years
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant
250,000 km / 15 years
Interior Filter
30,000 km / 2 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
80 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
23.3 litres / 100 km
Highway
10.9 litres / 100 km
Combined
15.5 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
318 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,535 mm
(60.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,523 mm
(60.0 in)
Turning Circle
10.7 m
Ground Clearance
125 mm
(4.9 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
Interior
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
265 litres
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Pillar
B-Pillar, Right
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Mercedes-Benz
581 vehicles
Gross Weight
2,320 kg
(5,115 lb)
Cargo Capacity
370 kg
(816 lb)
Max Roof Load
30 kg
(66 lb)
66.6
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
D2S (xenon)
H4
Main Beam
H1
H4
Fog Light, Front
H1
Fog Light, Rear
BAZ15d (P21/4W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
BA15s (P21W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BA15s (P21W)
SL
Model
4 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Side
W2.1×9.5d (W5W | WY5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
BAU15s (PY21W)
Read Light
SV8.5 (C5W)
Convertible
Variant
SL Standard
1963–2025
SL Convertible Generations
4 of 11
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R129 1st Facelift
1996–1998
Year
1997
Powertrain
600 Automatic
Horsepower
394 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
RWD
Gasoline
