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MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS PREDECESSOR R129

19901993 · 9 trims available

At a Glance

SL-CLASS PREDECESSOR R129 OVERVIEW

Year Range

1990–1993

Total Configurations

9

Best MyCar Score

70.7 / 100

Model Years

CHOOSE A YEAR

1990s (1990–1993)

Trim Guide

UNDERSTANDING SL-CLASS PREDECESSOR R129 TRIMS

Averaged across all model years. Sorted entry-level to premium by price.

TrimBodyAvg MPGAvg HPAvg MSRPScore
300SLConvertible16228N/A70
500SLConvertible15320N/A70
600SLConvertible13389N/A71

Specs Summary

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A SL-CLASS PREDECESSOR R129

SpecEntry LevelTop Spec
MPG (combined)13 combined17 combined
Horsepower228 HP389 HP
Body TypesConvertibleConvertible

Year-by-Year Analysis

BEST & WORST YEARS

Best Year

1993

Average MyCar Score: 70.4 · 0 avg recalls

Years to Watch

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All years score above average. Strong reliability across the board.

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