Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
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Detailed specifications and information
| Name | Mercedes-Benz 190 SL |
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| Source | Wikidata |
| Manufacturer | Daimler-Benz Source |
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| Retrieved At | 2026-11-05 |
| Powertrain | 1,897 cc M121 SOHC I4 Source |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual, fully synchronized Source |
| Dimensions | Wheelbase: 2,400 mm (94.5 in); Length: 4,290 mm (168.9 in); Width: 1,740 mm (68.5 in); Height: 1,320 mm (52.0 in); Wheelbase:: 2,400 mm (94.5 in); Length:: 4,290 mm (168.9 in); Width:: 1,740 mm (68.5 in); Height:: 1,320 mm (52.0 in) Source |
| Displacement | 1897 cc Source |
| Fuel Tank | 65 L (17.2 US gal; 14.3 imp gal) Source |
Detailed source specifications
| Section | Label | Value | Source Url |
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| Powertrain | Engine | 1,897 cc M121 SOHC I4 | Source |
| Powertrain | Transmission | 4-speed manual, fully synchronized | Source |
| Dimensions | Wheelbase | 2,400 mm (94.5 in) | Source |
| Dimensions | Length | 4,290 mm (168.9 in) | Source |
| Dimensions | Width | 1,740 mm (68.5 in) | Source |
| Dimensions | Height | 1,320 mm (52.0 in) | Source |
| Dimensions | Curb weight | 2,552 lb (1,158 kg) | Source |
| Technical data Mercedes-Benz 190 SL [ 1 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated) | Engine: | 4-cylinder-inline engine ( four-stroke ), front-mounted | Source |
| Technical data Mercedes-Benz 190 SL [ 1 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated) | Displacement: | 1897 cc | Source |
| Technical data Mercedes-Benz 190 SL [ 1 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated) | Max. Power @ rpm: | 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) @ 5700 | Source |
| Technical data Mercedes-Benz 190 SL [ 1 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated) | Max. Torque @ rpm: | 142 N⋅m (105 lb⋅ft) @ 3200 | Source |
| Technical data Mercedes-Benz 190 SL [ 1 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated) | Fuel feed: | twin two barrel sidedraft carburetors – Solex 44PHH | Source |
| Technical data Mercedes-Benz 190 SL [ 1 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated) | Fuel tank capacity: | 65 L (17.2 US gal; 14.3 imp gal) | Source |
| Technical data Mercedes-Benz 190 SL [ 1 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated) | Gearbox: | 4-speed manual, lever between seats rear-wheel drive, standard axle ratio 3.90:1 | Source |
| Technical data Mercedes-Benz 190 SL [ 1 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated) | Front suspension: | Double wishbones, coil springs, stabilizing bar | Source |
| Technical data Mercedes-Benz 190 SL [ 1 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated) | Rear suspension:: | Swing axle, coil springs | Source |
| Technical data Mercedes-Benz 190 SL [ 1 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated) | Brakes: | Drum brakes (Ø 230 mm), power assisted | Source |
| Technical data Mercedes-Benz 190 SL [ 1 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated) | Dry weight: | 1,160 kg (2,560 lb) (Hardtop: + 20 kg (44 lb) ) | Source |
| Technical data Mercedes-Benz 190 SL [ 1 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated) | Loaded weight: | 1,400 kg (3,100 lb) , from 1961 1,440 kg (3,170 lb) | Source |
| Technical data Mercedes-Benz 190 SL [ 1 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated) | Wheelbase: | 2,400 mm (94.5 in) | Source |
| Technical data Mercedes-Benz 190 SL [ 1 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated) | Length: | 4,290 mm (168.9 in) | Source |
| Technical data Mercedes-Benz 190 SL [ 1 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated) | Width: | 1,740 mm (68.5 in) | Source |
| Technical data Mercedes-Benz 190 SL [ 1 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated) | Height: | 1,320 mm (52.0 in) | Source |
| Technical data Mercedes-Benz 190 SL [ 1 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated) | Tyre/Tire sizes: | 6.40–13 Sport | Source |
| Technical data Mercedes-Benz 190 SL [ 1 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated) | Fuel Consumption (estimate): | 12.5 litres per 100 kilometres (22.6 mpg ‑ imp ; 18.8 mpg ‑ US ) | Source |
Contents
| Field | Value 1 |
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| Mercedes-Benz 190 SL | — |
| Overview | — |
| Manufacturer | Daimler-Benz |
| Production | 1955–1963 25,881 built [ 1 ] |
| Assembly | West Germany: Stuttgart ; Untertürkheim |
| Designer | Karl Wilfert , Walter Häcker [ 2 ] |
| Body and chassis | — |
| Class | Sports car / Grand tourer |
| Body style | roadster |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | Mercedes-Benz W121 |
| Related | Mercedes-Benz W198 (300 SL) Mercedes-Benz W120/121 |
| Powertrain | — |
| Engine | 1,897 cc M121 SOHC I4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual, fully synchronized |
| Dimensions | — |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm (94.5 in) |
| Length | 4,290 mm (168.9 in) |
| Width | 1,740 mm (68.5 in) |
| Height | 1,320 mm (52.0 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,552 lb (1,158 kg) |
| Chronology | — |
| Successor | Mercedes-Benz W113 (230SL) |
Technical data Mercedes-Benz 190 SL [ 1 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated)
| Mercedes-Benz | 190 Sl |
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| Produced: | 1955–1963 |
| Engine: | 4-cylinder-inline engine ( four-stroke ), front-mounted |
| Bore x Stroke: | 85 mm x 83.6 mm |
| Displacement: | 1897 cc |
| Max. Power @ rpm: | 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) @ 5700 |
| Max. Torque @ rpm: | 142 N⋅m (105 lb⋅ft) @ 3200 |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.5: 1, from 09/59 8.8:1 |
| Fuel feed: | twin two barrel sidedraft carburetors – Solex 44PHH |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 L (17.2 US gal; 14.3 imp gal) |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC , duplex chain |
| Cooling: | Water |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed manual, lever between seats rear-wheel drive, standard axle ratio 3.90:1 |
| Electrical system: | 12-volt [ citation needed ] |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbones, coil springs, stabilizing bar |
| Rear suspension:: | Swing axle, coil springs |
| Brakes: | Drum brakes (Ø 230 mm), power assisted |
| Steering: | Recirculating ball steering |
| Body structure: | Sheet steel, uni-body construction |
| Dry weight: | 1,160 kg (2,560 lb) (Hardtop: + 20 kg (44 lb) ) |
| Loaded weight: | 1,400 kg (3,100 lb) , from 1961 1,440 kg (3,170 lb) |
| Track front/ rear: | 1,430 mm (56.3 in) 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
| Wheelbase: | 2,400 mm (94.5 in) |
| Length: | 4,290 mm (168.9 in) |
| Width: | 1,740 mm (68.5 in) |
| Height: | 1,320 mm (52.0 in) |
| Tyre/Tire sizes: | 6.40–13 Sport |
| Top speed: | 173 km/h (107 mph) |
| Fuel Consumption (estimate): | 12.5 litres per 100 kilometres (22.6 mpg ‑ imp ; 18.8 mpg ‑ US ) |
Available sourced specifications
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz Group |
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| Last sourced | 2026-11-05 |