Engines1998–2001

What engines does the Mercedes-Benz SL (1998-2001) come with?

The Mercedes-Benz SL (1998-2001) was offered with 5 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.

Engine	Power	Torque	Transmission	Drive	Top speed	0-100 km/h	Consumption	Available on
6.0L Petrol	394 hp	570 Nm	Automatic	Rear Wheel Drive	250 km/h	6.1 s	15.5 l/100km	1 trim
5.0L Petrol	306 hp	460 Nm	Automatic	Rear Wheel Drive	250 km/h	6.5 s	12.5 l/100km	1 trim
3.2L Petrol	224 hp	315 Nm	Automatic	Rear Wheel Drive	238 km/h	8.4 s	11.0 l/100km	1 trim
2.8L Petrol	204 hp	270 Nm	Automatic	Rear Wheel Drive	228 km/h	9.8 s	10.8 l/100km	1 trim
2.8L Petrol	204 hp	270 Nm	Manual	Rear Wheel Drive	232 km/h	9.7 s	10.7 l/100km	1 trim

How this is measured

Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.

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