Mercedes-Benz 190SL

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.
| Manufacturer | Daimler |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1985 |
| Body type | Convertible |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Mercedes-Benz 190SL (from registration data). 8 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 l · 4-cyl | Diesel | Automatic | – | 8.7 l/100 km | 1985 |
| 2.2 l · 4-cyl | Diesel | Manual | – | 7.8 l/100 km | 1985 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.7 l/100 km | 1985–1986 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 11.8 l/100 km | 1985–1986 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.8 l/100 km | 1986 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 12.4 l/100 km | 1986 |
| 2.5 l · 5-cyl | Diesel | Automatic | – | 8.4 l/100 km | 1986 |
| 2.5 l · 5-cyl | Diesel | Manual | – | 8.4 l/100 km | 1986 |
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.