R107

The R107 became one of the longest-running SL generations, spanning the 1970s and 1980s with a removable hardtop and V8 power in many markets. It was sold in the United States throughout its life and defined the SL as a luxury grand touring convertible. This generation ended when the R129 replaced it for 1990.

1971–2002 R107 U.S. market

Production 1971–2002

Body code R107

Body styles Roadster

Modifications 10

Modification	Engine	Power	Transmission	Drive	Years
300sl 1990–1993	Gasoline · 3.0 L · 188 hp	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	188	1990–1993	View details
300sl-24 1990–1993	Gasoline · 3.0 L · 231 hp	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	231	1990–1993	View details
380sl 1985–1985	Gasoline · 3.8 L · 155 hp	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	155	1985–1985	View details
380slc 1983–1983	Gasoline · 3.8 L · 155 hp	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	155	1983–1983	View details
500sl 1994–1995	Gasoline · 5.0 L · 322 hp	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	322	1994–1995	View details
560sl 1990–1990	Gasoline · 5.6 L · 227 hp	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	227	1990–1990	View details
sl320 1994–1997	Gasoline · 3.2 L · 228 hp	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	228	1994–1997	View details
sl380 1981–1985	Gasoline · 3.8 L · 155 hp	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	155	1981–1985	View details
sl500 1994–2003	Gasoline · 5.0 L · 315 hp	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	315	1994–2003	View details
sl600 1994–2002	Gasoline · 6.0 L · 389 hp	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	389	1994–2002	View details