Mercedes-Benz Sl-class Open body
09.1985 - 08.1989 · Europe
Generation 3, R107, facelift
R107.041, R107.047, R107.046, R107.048
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Mercedes-Benz Sl-class, Generation 3, R107, facelift, Europe market. This overview covers 9 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.1985 - 08.1989). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.
Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.
Overview based on recorded specifications: 9 trim entries.
- Seats
- 4
- Engine codes
- M 103 E 30, M 116 E 42, M 117 E 50, M 117 E 56
- Engine displacement, cc
- 2962–5547
- Drive layout
- Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
- Automatic 4, Manual 5
- Wheelbase, mm
- 2460
- Ground clearance, mm
- 155
- Fuel
- Petrol
Specifications and technical details
9 versions3.0 L, 188 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 103 E 30 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 300 SL MT | 09.1985 - 08.1989 |
3.0 L, 188 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 103 E 30 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 300 SL AT | 09.1985 - 08.1989 |
4.2 L, 218 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 116 E 42 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 420 SL AT | 09.1985 - 08.1989 |
4.2 L, 204 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 116 E 42 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 420 SL AT with catalyst | 09.1985 - 08.1989 |
5.0 L, 245 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 117 E 50 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 500 SL AT | 09.1985 - 08.1989 |
5.0 L, 223 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 117 E 50 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 500 SL AT with catalyst | 09.1985 - 08.1989 |
5.5 L, 230 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 117 E 56 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 560 SL AT | 09.1985 - 08.1989 |
3.0 L, 180 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 103 E 30 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 300 SL MT with catalyst | 09.1985 - 08.1989 |
3.0 L, 180 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 103 E 30 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 300 SL AT with catalyst | 09.1985 - 08.1989 |
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