Owners describe the R129 as a smooth, quiet, heavy-duty cruiser that still feels competent in modern traffic, drawing frequent thumbs-up in public. With the hardtop on it feels stately like an old Cadillac; the six-cylinder cars are noted as lighter on the nose and more nimble than the V8/V12s.
Driving character: stately cruiser, competent in all conditions
Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) · driving