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Mercedes-Benz SL BHP
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Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL350 Sport Edition Auto | 2008 | 3,498 cc | Petrol | 272 BHP | 275.8 PS | 350 Nm | 202.8 kW | 6.6 sec | 155 mph |
| SL500 Auto | 2008 | 5,461 cc | Petrol | 382 BHP | 387.6 PS | 529.9 Nm | 285 kW | 5.4 sec | 155 mph |
| SL55 AMG Auto | 2007 | 5,439 cc | Petrol | 510 BHP | 516.7 PS | 720.1 Nm | 380 kW | 4.5 sec | 155 mph |
| SL350 Auto | 2007 | 3,498 cc | Petrol | 272 BHP | 275.8 PS | 350 Nm | 202.8 kW | 155 mph | |
| SL350 Sport Edition Auto | 2007 | 3,498 cc | Petrol | 272 BHP | 275.8 PS | 350 Nm | 202.8 kW | 6.6 sec | 155 mph |
| SL500 Auto | 2007 | 5,461 cc | Petrol | 382 BHP | 387.6 PS | 529.9 Nm | 285 kW | 155 mph | |
| SL500 Sport Edition Auto | 2007 | 5,461 cc | Petrol | 382 BHP | 387.6 PS | 529.9 Nm | 285 kW | 5.4 sec | 155 mph |
| SL 350 Auto | 2006 | 3,724 cc | Petrol | 245 BHP | 248.4 PS | 350 Nm | 182.7 kW | 155 mph | |
| SL55 AMG Auto | 2006 | 5,439 cc | Petrol | 510 BHP | 516.7 PS | 720.1 Nm | 380 kW | 4.5 sec | 155 mph |
| SL350 Auto | 2006 | 3,498 cc | Petrol | 272 BHP | 275.8 PS | 350 Nm | 202.8 kW | 155 mph | |
| SL500 Auto | 2006 | 4,966 cc | Petrol | 302 BHP | 305.9 PS | 460 Nm | 225 kW | 155 mph | |
| SL600 Auto | 2006 | 5,513 cc | Petrol | 510 BHP | 516.7 PS | 829.9 Nm | 380 kW | 4.5 sec | 155 mph |
| SL 350 Auto | 2005 | 3,724 cc | Petrol | 245 BHP | 248.4 PS | 350 Nm | 182.7 kW | 155 mph | |
| SL 350 Semi-Auto | 2005 | 3,724 cc | Petrol | 245 BHP | 248.4 PS | 350 Nm | 182.7 kW | 7.2 sec | 155 mph |
| SL65 AMG Auto | 2005 | 5,980 cc | Petrol | 604 BHP | 611.9 PS | 1,000 Nm | 450 kW | 4.7 sec | 155 mph |
| SL500 Auto | 2005 | 4,966 cc | Petrol | 302 BHP | 305.9 PS | 460 Nm | 225 kW | 6.1 sec | 155 mph |
| SL 350 Auto | 2004 | 3,724 cc | Petrol | 245 BHP | 248.4 PS | 350 Nm | 182.7 kW | 155 mph | |
| SL55 AMG Kompressor A | 2004 | 5,439 cc | Petrol | 476 BHP | 482.7 PS | 700 Nm | 355 kW | 155 mph | |
| SL500 Auto | 2004 | 4,966 cc | Petrol | 302 BHP | 305.9 PS | 460 Nm | 225 kW | 155 mph | |
| 350 SL | 2003 | 3,499 cc | Petrol | 195 BHP | 197.7 PS | 135.4 Nm | 145.4 kW | 127 mph | |
| SL 350 Auto | 2003 | 3,724 cc | Petrol | 245 BHP | 248.4 PS | 350 Nm | 182.7 kW | 155 mph | |
| SL 500 Auto | 2003 | 4,973 cc | Petrol | 315 BHP | 319.4 PS | 470 Nm | 235 kW | 6.5 sec | 155 mph |
| SL55 AMG Kompressor A | 2003 | 5,439 cc | Petrol | 476 BHP | 482.7 PS | 700 Nm | 355 kW | 4.7 sec | 155 mph |
| SL500 Auto | 2003 | 4,966 cc | Petrol | 306 BHP | 310.3 PS | 460 Nm | 228.2 kW | 155 mph | |
| SL55 AMG Kompressor A | 2002 | 5,439 cc | Petrol | 476 BHP | 482.7 PS | 700 Nm | 355 kW | 4.7 sec | 155 mph |
| SL500 Auto | 2002 | 4,966 cc | Petrol | 306 BHP | 310.3 PS | 460 Nm | 228.2 kW | 155 mph | |
| SL 280 Auto | 2001 | 2,799 cc | Petrol | 201 BHP | 203.8 PS | 270 Nm | 150 kW | 9.5 sec | 142 mph |
| SL320 Auto | 2001 | 3,199 cc | Petrol | 221 BHP | 224.1 PS | 315 Nm | 165 kW | 147 mph | |
| SL 320 Auto | 2000 | 3,199 cc | Petrol | 228 BHP | 231.2 PS | 315 Nm | 170 kW | 8.4 sec | 149 mph |
| SL320 Auto | 2000 | 3,199 cc | Petrol | 221 BHP | 224.1 PS | 315 Nm | 165 kW | 8.4 sec | 147 mph |
| SL 280 Auto | 1999 | 2,799 cc | Petrol | 201 BHP | 203.8 PS | 270 Nm | 150 kW | 9.5 sec | 142 mph |
| SL 320 Auto | 1999 | 3,199 cc | Petrol | 228 BHP | 231.2 PS | 315 Nm | 170 kW | 8.4 sec | 149 mph |
| SL320 Auto | 1999 | 3,199 cc | Petrol | 221 BHP | 224.1 PS | 315 Nm | 165 kW | 8.4 sec | 147 mph |
| SL 280 Auto | 1998 | 2,799 cc | Petrol | 201 BHP | 203.8 PS | 270 Nm | 150 kW | 9.5 sec | 142 mph |
| SL 320 Auto | 1998 | 3,199 cc | Petrol | 228 BHP | 231.2 PS | 315 Nm | 170 kW | 8.4 sec | 149 mph |
| SL 500 Auto | 1998 | 4,973 cc | Petrol | 315 BHP | 319.4 PS | 470 Nm | 235 kW | 6.5 sec | 155 mph |
| SL320 Auto | 1998 | 3,199 cc | Petrol | 221 BHP | 224.1 PS | 315 Nm | 165 kW | 8.4 sec | 147 mph |
| SL 280 Auto | 1997 | 2,799 cc | Petrol | 190 BHP | 192.7 PS | 270 Nm | 142 kW | 140 mph | |
| SL 320 Auto | 1997 | 3,199 cc | Petrol | 228 BHP | 231.2 PS | 315 Nm | 170 kW | 149 mph | |
| SL 500 Auto | 1997 | 4,973 cc | Petrol | 315 BHP | 319.4 PS | 470 Nm | 235 kW | 6.5 sec | 155 mph |
| SL60 AMG Auto | 1997 | 5,956 cc | Petrol | 280 BHP | 283.9 PS | 785.9 Nm | 208.8 kW | 6.1 sec | 155 mph |
| SL 320 Auto | 1996 | 3,199 cc | Petrol | 228 BHP | 231.2 PS | 315 Nm | 170 kW | 149 mph | |
| SL 500 Auto | 1996 | 4,973 cc | Petrol | 315 BHP | 319.4 PS | 470 Nm | 235 kW | 6.5 sec | 155 mph |
| SL 600 Auto | 1996 | 5,987 cc | Petrol | 389 BHP | 394.4 PS | 570 Nm | 290 kW | 6.1 sec | 155 mph |
| SL500 Auto | 1996 | 4,973 cc | Petrol | 235 BHP | 238.3 PS | 636.9 Nm | 175.2 kW | 6.5 sec | 155 mph |
| SL600 Auto | 1996 | 5,987 cc | Petrol | 394 BHP | 399.5 PS | 569.1 Nm | 293.8 kW | 6.1 sec | 155 mph |
| SL 280 Auto | 1995 | 2,799 cc | Petrol | 197 BHP | 199.8 PS | 269.6 Nm | 146.9 kW | 9.5 sec | 142 mph |
| SL 500 Auto | 1995 | 4,973 cc | Petrol | 315 BHP | 319.4 PS | 470 Nm | 235 kW | 6.5 sec | 155 mph |
| SL320 Auto | 1995 | 3,199 cc | Petrol | 231 BHP | 234.2 PS | 310.3 Nm | 172.3 kW | 8.4 sec | 147 mph |
| 420 SL Auto | 1994 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 218 BHP | 221.1 PS | 135.4 Nm | 162.6 kW | 133 mph |
Mercedes-Benz SL BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Mercedes-Benz SL?
Recorded horsepower for the Mercedes-Benz SL is 185–604 BHP across 129 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Mercedes-Benz SL engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 604 BHP, from the 5,980 cc Petrol.
Which Mercedes-Benz SL year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 604 BHP, recorded for 2005.
What torque is recorded for the Mercedes-Benz SL?
Recorded torque is 134.1–1,000 Nm on the 129 variants that include it.