Mercedes-Benz 190SL

Mercedes-Benz 190SL
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The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (W121) is a two-door luxury roadster produced by Mercedes-Benz between May 1955 and February 1963. Internally referred to as W121 (BII), it was first shown in prototype at the 1954 New York Auto Show, and was available with an optional removable hardtop.

Technical data
ManufacturerDaimler
ProductionFrom 1985
Body typeConvertible

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Mercedes-Benz 190SL (from registration data). 8 variants.

Engine variants for Mercedes-Benz 190SL
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
2.2 l · 4-cylDieselAutomatic8.7 l/100 km1985
2.2 l · 4-cylDieselManual7.8 l/100 km1985
2.3 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic12.7 l/100 km1985–1986
2.3 l · 4-cylPetrolManual11.8 l/100 km1985–1986
2.3 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic11.8 l/100 km1986
2.3 l · 4-cylPetrolManual12.4 l/100 km1986
2.5 l · 5-cylDieselAutomatic8.4 l/100 km1986
2.5 l · 5-cylDieselManual8.4 l/100 km1986

Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.

Generations

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Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Mercedes-Benz 190SL in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mercedes-Benz recalls.