Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Third generation dimensions 1971–1989
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Third generation (1971–1989) is 458 cm long, 179.1 cm wide and 129.8 cm tall, with a 245.6 cm wheelbase. That makes it about 54 cm longer than the average roadster in our guide (404 cm across 40 versions). In size it is closest to the Aston Martin V8 (1969, 0.5 cm longer), the Ford Mustang Fastback (1964, 3.3 cm longer) and the Porsche 928 (1977, 6 cm shorter).
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No figure yet: width incl. mirrors, ground clearance, boot (seats up), boot (seats folded), kerb weight
Sources: Wikipedia: Mercedes-Benz SL-Class · Figures refer to: Figures from Wikipedia infobox "Third generation"; production 1971–1989. Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year; check with the manufacturer.
Will the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class fit?
UK parking bay 4.8 × 2.4 m
Fits, but tightIt fits inside the lines (22 cm spare in length), but at 199.1 cm wide (est.) including mirrors only about 20.4 cm is left each side — expect to squeeze out if cars park either side.
UK single garage 4.8 × 2.4 m, 7 ft door
Fits, but tightLittle room to walk round; not enough width to open the doors fully. Height 129.8 cm vs a 198 cm door.
Assumes a UK standard parking bay of 4.8 × 2.4 m and a typical UK single garage of 4.8 × 2.4 m inside (2.1 m high) with a 7 ft × 6 ft 6 in (213 × 198 cm) up-and-over door. Where we have no width-with-mirrors figure we add 20 cm to the body width. “Comfortably” leaves about 60 cm to walk round and open a door; “tight” means it goes in but getting out is awkward. Garages and bays vary a lot — measure yours and use the garage fit checker. For guidance only.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Mercedes-Benz SL-Class · CC BY-SA 4.0
Figures taken from Wikipedia are used under CC BY-SA 4.0; see the linked article for its authors and history.