Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 2 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Roadster, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.6 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.80 seconds at 84.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Roadster, which took 8.7 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.40 seconds at 82.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.65 seconds The average quarter mile time is 16.60 seconds at 83.40 mph.
Fastest 0–60
8.6sec
1971 Roadster
Average 0–60
8.65sec
Across 2 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.60sec
@ 83.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
8.7sec
1971 Roadster
Across 2 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL ranges from 8.6 to 8.7 seconds 0–60, with a 8.65-second average.
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Tests by model year
2 tests · 1 year
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1971
Mercedes-Benz 280 SL · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
8.65
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.60
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#01
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Roadster
8.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.80s
¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
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0–60 mph
8.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.80 sec
Trap Speed
84.0 mph
Engine
2.8L I-6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 2
#02
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Roadster
8.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.40s
¼ mi @ 82.8 mph
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0–60 mph
8.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.40 sec
Trap Speed
82.8 mph
Engine
2.8L I-6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 2
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Performance distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Frequently asked
6 questions
The quickest Mercedes-Benz 280 SL on record is the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Roadster, which runs 0–60 mph in 8.6 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.80 seconds at 84.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Roadster, which takes 8.7 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.40 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 2 verified runs, a Mercedes-Benz 280 SL reaches 60 mph in 8.65 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.60 seconds at roughly 83.4 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver and Motor Trend. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mercedes-Benz 280 SL can do, not a single marketing claim.
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