Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 3 recorded runs

Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG 0–60 Times

The Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG is the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Kleemann 55K3 Roadster, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.50 seconds at 114.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG is the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Roadster, which took 4.8 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.30 seconds at 108.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.47 seconds The average quarter mile time is 12.93 seconds at 110.67 mph.

Fastest 0–60 4.1sec 2004 Kleemann 55K3 Roadster
Average 0–60 4.47sec Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 12.93sec @ 110.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 4.8sec 2003 Roadster
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG

Across 3 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG ranges from 4.1 to 4.8 seconds 0–60, with a 4.47-second average.

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Tests by model year

3 tests · 2 years

2004

Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.50 sec
Recorded Tests 1
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2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Kleemann 55K3 Roadster
4.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.50s ¼ mi @ 114.0 mph
0–60 mph 4.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 12.50 sec
Trap Speed 114.0 mph
Engine 5.4L Supercharger V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 5A
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Roadster
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #1 of 3
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Kleemann 55K3 Roadster

2003

Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.65 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.15 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#02
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Roadster
4.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.00s ¼ mi @ 110.0 mph
0–60 mph 4.50 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.00 sec
Trap Speed 110.0 mph
Engine 5.4L Supercharger V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 5A
MPG EPA 12 C / 18 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Roadster
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #2 of 3
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Roadster
#03
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Roadster
4.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.30s ¼ mi @ 108.0 mph
0–60 mph 4.80 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.30 sec
Trap Speed 108.0 mph
Engine 5.4L Supercharger V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 5A
MPG EPA 12 C / 18 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Roadster
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Week
Overall Rank #3 of 3
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Roadster
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Performance distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Frequently asked

6 questions
The quickest Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG on record is the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Kleemann 55K3 Roadster, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.1 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.50 seconds at 114.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG is the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Roadster, which takes 4.8 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 13.30 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 3 verified runs, a Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG reaches 60 mph in 4.47 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 12.93 seconds at roughly 110.7 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 model years. 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 Week. 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 Week

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 SL55 AMG can do, not a single marketing claim.

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