The Mercedes-Benz SL is a renowned luxury roadster known for its blend of performance, elegance, and technology. Since its debut in the 1950s, the SL has evolved through multiple generations, each showcasing advancements in design, dimensions, and engineering. From the iconic 300SL Gullwing to the modern AMG variants, the SL remains a symbol of automotive excellence. This page compares all SL generations, highlighting size differences and key features to help enthusiasts and buyers understand its evolution.
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Current Generations
2026 Mercedes-Benz Maybach SL (R232)
1358 mm
L:4697 mm | W:2100 mm
Current Model - Production: 2025-present
- Model Year: 2026
Body Style: Roadster
- Length: 4697 mm184.9 in
- Width: 2100 mm82.7 in
- Height: 1358 mm53.5 in
- Trunk Capacity: 213 liter7.5 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 240 liter8.5 cu ft
2022 Mercedes-Benz SL (R232)
1359 mm
L:4705 mm | W:2100 mm
Current Model - Production: 2021-present
- Model Year: 2022
Body Style: Roadster
- Length: 4705 mm185.2 in
- Width: 2100 mm82.7 in
- Height: 1353-1359 mm53.3-53.5 in
- Trunk Capacity: 213 liter7.5 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 240 liter8.5 cu ft
Discontinued Generations
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016)
1315 mm
L:4633 mm | W:2099 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 2016-2020
- Model Year: 2016
Body Style: Roadster
- Length: 4633 mm182.4 in
- Width: 2099 mm82.6 in
- Height: 1300-1315 mm51.2-51.8 in
- Trunk Capacity: 345-364 liter12.2-12.9 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 485-504 liter17.1-17.8 cu ft
2012 Mercedes-Benz SL (R231)
1315 mm
L:4617 mm | W:2099 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 2012-2015
- Model Year: 2012
Body Style: Roadster
- Length: 4617 mm181.8 in
- Width: 2099 mm82.6 in
- Height: 1315 mm51.8 in
- Trunk Capacity: 241 liter8.5 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 381 liter13.5 cu ft
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008)
1317 mm
L:4562 mm | W:2069 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 2008-2011
- Model Year: 2008
Body Style: Roadster
- Length: 4562 mm179.6 in
- Width: 2069 mm81.5 in
- Height: 1317 mm51.9 in
- Trunk Capacity: 235 liter8.3 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 339 liter12.0 cu ft
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230, facelift 2008)
1310 mm
L:4589 mm | W:1960 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 2008-2009
- Model Year: 2008
Body Style: Coupe
- Length: 4589 mm180.7 in
- Width: 1960 mm77.2 in
- Height: 1310 mm51.6 in
- Trunk Capacity: 235 liter8.3 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 339 liter12.0 cu ft
2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2006)
1298 mm
L:4532 mm | W:2033 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 2006-2008
- Model Year: 2006
Body Style: Roadster
- Length: 4532 mm178.4 in
- Width: 2033 mm80.0 in
- Height: 1298 mm51.1 in
- Trunk Capacity: 235 liter8.3 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 339 liter12.0 cu ft
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230)
1317 mm
L:4535 mm | W:2050 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 2001-2006
- Model Year: 2001
Body Style: Roadster
- Length: 4535 mm178.5 in
- Width: 2050 mm80.7 in
- Height: 1295-1317 mm51.0-51.9 in
- Trunk Capacity: 235 liter8.3 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 317 liter11.2 cu ft
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998)
1300 mm
L:4499 mm | W:1812 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 1998-2001
- Model Year: 1998
Body Style: Roadster
- Length: 4499 mm177.1 in
- Width: 1812 mm71.3 in
- Height: 1300 mm51.2 in
- Trunk Capacity: 265 liter9.4 cu ft
1995 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1995)
1303 mm
L:4499 mm | W:1812 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 1995-1998
- Model Year: 1995
Body Style: Roadster
- Length: 4499 mm177.1 in
- Width: 1812 mm71.3 in
- Height: 1296-1303 mm51.0-51.3 in
- Trunk Capacity: 265 liter9.4 cu ft
1989 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129)
1303 mm
L:4470 mm | W:1812 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 1988-1995
- Model Year: 1989
Body Style: Roadster
- Length: 4470 mm176.0 in
- Width: 1812 mm71.3 in
- Height: 1296-1303 mm51.0-51.3 in
- Trunk Capacity: 265 liter9.4 cu ft
1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985)
1307 mm
L:4580 mm | W:1790 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 1985-1989
- Model Year: 1985
Body Style: Roadster
- Length: 4390-4580 mm172.8-180.3 in
- Width: 1790 mm70.5 in
- Height: 1300-1307 mm51.2-51.5 in
- Trunk Capacity: 261 liter9.2 cu ft
1971 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)
1300 mm
L:4390 mm | W:1790 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 1970-1985
- Model Year: 1971
Body Style: Roadster
- Length: 4370-4390 mm172.0-172.8 in
- Width: 1790 mm70.5 in
- Height: 1300 mm51.2 in
- Trunk Capacity: 252-261 liter8.9-9.2 cu ft
1963 Mercedes-Benz SL (W113)
1320 mm
L:4285 mm | W:1760 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 1963-1971
- Model Year: 1963
Body Style: Roadster
- Length: 4285 mm168.7 in
- Width: 1760 mm69.3 in
- Height: 1320 mm52.0 in
- Trunk Capacity: 340 liter12.0 cu ft
1963 Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W113)
1306 mm
L:4285 mm | W:1760 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 1963-1971
- Model Year: 1963
Body Style: Coupe
- Length: 4285 mm168.7 in
- Width: 1760 mm69.3 in
- Height: 1290-1306 mm50.8-51.4 in
- Trunk Capacity: 340 liter12.0 cu ft
1958 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) Hardtop
1300 mm
L:4570 mm | W:1790 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 1958-1963
- Model Year: 1958
Body Style: Roadster
- Length: 4570 mm179.9 in
- Width: 1790 mm70.5 in
- Height: 1300 mm51.2 in
1957 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II)
1300 mm
L:4570 mm | W:1790 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 1957-1963
- Model Year: 1957
Body Style: Roadster
- Length: 4570 mm179.9 in
- Width: 1790 mm70.5 in
- Height: 1300 mm51.2 in
1955 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W121)
1320 mm
L:4220 mm | W:1740 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 1955-1963
- Model Year: 1955
Body Style: Roadster
- Length: 4220 mm166.1 in
- Width: 1740 mm68.5 in
- Height: 1320 mm52.0 in
1954 Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W198)
1300 mm
L:4520 mm | W:1790 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 1954-1957
- Model Year: 1954
Body Style: Coupe
- Length: 4520 mm178.0 in
- Width: 1790 mm70.5 in
- Height: 1300 mm51.2 in
Mercedes-Benz SL Dimensions