Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1995) SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | SL | SL |
| Generation: | SL (R129, facelift 1995) | SL (R230, facelift 2008) |
| Engine / modification: | SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic | SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 2008 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 2011 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Roadster |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32-0.40 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 2 | Euro 5 |
| Power: | 320 hp | 388 hp |
| Max power in: | 5600 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.5 sec | 5.4 sec |
| Torque: | 470 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 119.972 | M 273.965 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4973 cm3 | 5461 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 8.5 l |
| Coolant: | 15 l | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 10.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 7 |
| Length: | 4499 mm | 4562 mm |
| Width: | 1812 mm | 1820 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2069 mm | |
| Height: | 1303 mm | 1317 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2515 mm | 2560 mm |
| Front track: | 1535 mm | 1559 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1523 mm | 1547 mm |
| Front overhang: | 985 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1017 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 265 l | 235 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 339 l | |
| Max weight: | 2230 kg | 2205 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1835 kg | 1835 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | 11.04 m |
| Tire size: | 225/55 ZR 16 | 255/40 R 18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8 J x 16 H 2 | 8.5 J x 18 |