Mercedes-Benz SL550 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz SL550 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 Trend and more.
The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz SL550 is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Roadster, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.50 seconds at 114.0 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz SL550 is the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Roadster, which took 4.8 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.50 seconds at 105.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz SL550 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.30 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.83 seconds at 111.67 mph.
Fastest 0–60
4.0sec
2013 Roadster
Average 0–60
4.30sec
Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
12.83sec
@ 111.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
4.8sec
2011 Roadster
Across 3 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz SL550 ranges from 4.0 to 4.8 seconds 0–60, with a 4.30-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz SL550 0–60 times by model year
3 tests · 2 years
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2013
Mercedes-Benz SL550 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.05
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.50
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#01
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Roadster
4.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.50s
¼ mi @ 114.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 114.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.7L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 25 H / 20.9 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Roadster
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 3
#02
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Roadster
4.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.50s
¼ mi @ 116.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 116.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.7L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 25 H / 17 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Roadster
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 3
How we verify Mercedes-Benz SL550 performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mercedes-Benz SL550 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz SL550 0–60 and quarter-mile 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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Mercedes-Benz SL550 performance FAQs
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The quickest Mercedes-Benz SL550 on record is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Roadster, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.0 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.50 seconds at 114.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-Benz SL550 is the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Roadster, which takes 4.8 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 13.50 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 3 verified runs, a Mercedes-Benz SL550 reaches 60 mph in 4.30 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 12.83 seconds at roughly 111.7 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 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 SL550 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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