This SL 280 MT (193 hp) engine was fitted in the R129 [Restyling] Roadster, which was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1995 to 1998. In addition to this engine, 4 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 15litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 8.2litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 9.9litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 80litre |
| Cruising range | from 530 to 980km |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
| Emission standard | EURO II |
| Top speed | 230km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 10.2second |
| Displacement | 2799cm3 |
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| Engine power | 193bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 5 500RPM |
| Maximum torque | 270Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 3750RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore | 89.9mm |
| Stroke | 73.5mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 10.75m |
| Seats | 4 |
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| Length | 4499mm |
| Width | 1812mm |
| Height | 1295mm |
| Wheelbase | 2515mm |
| Front track | 1535mm |
| Rear track | 1523mm |
| Kerb weight | 1830kg |
| Gross weight | 2150kg |
| Displacement | 320kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 265litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 265litre |
| Body type | Roadster |
| Front suspension | Multi wishbone, Dampers, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Multi wishbone, Dampers, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| City | 18 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 9.8 litres / 100km |
| Average | 11.9 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.