Mercedes Benz · Convertible · 2012
Mercedes-Benz SL Trunk Dimensions
- Dimensions
- Trunk space
Mercedes Benz SL (Convertible) Trunk Dimensions
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Width of Trunk | 21.8 in |
| Length of Trunk | 24.5 in |
| Height of Trunk | 18.2 in |
Mercedes Benz SL (Convertible) Car Dimensions
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Length of Car | 182.3 in |
| Width of Car | 73.9 in |
| Height of Car | 51.8 in |
More trunk measurements in the illustration above. Trunk geometries are not boxes. Access this trunk as a 3D model including roof-line and chair inclinations here and test what fits.
Best matching products
Hanke Reisekoffer 16 Inch, 29L
Fits (seats up)
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Eastpack Compact+ 24L
Fits (seats up)
into the Mercedes Benz SL
ATHLON TOOLS
Fits (seats up)
into the Mercedes Benz SL
TrendLine 15L
Fits (seats up)
into the Mercedes Benz SL
SONGMICS 2 Stufen
Fits (seats up)
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Auer Packaging 40x30x32
Fits (seats up)
into the Mercedes Benz SL
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Trunk dimensions Mercedes-Benz SL
The trunk of the 2012 Mercedes Benz SL convertible offers a volume of about 11.8 cu ft, which can increase to approximately 14.1 cu ft with the seats folded down.
The rear seat is not foldable, limiting flexibility. The interior is designed with high quality, featuring elegant craftsmanship and practical storage compartments.
The trunk dimensions vary slightly within the model range but generally remain compact and sporty. The loading edge is relatively high, making loading more difficult, but the shape of the trunk allows for efficient use of the available space.
Typical characteristics include a combination of luxury and functionality, with a focus on sporty design.
Model Information
The Mercedes-Benz SL is a luxury convertible known for its sporty performance and elegant design. The latest series combines state-of-the-art technology with a timeless design.
The SL offers a variety of amenities and advanced driver assistance systems that enhance the driving experience. With a strong engine lineup and precise steering, the SL is suitable for both city driving and long trips.
Variants of the Same Series
The Mercedes-Benz SL is mainly offered as a convertible. There are no direct variants such as sedan or wagon within the SL series. The SL series is specifically focused on open vehicles, distinguishing it from other Mercedes models like the E-Class or C-Class, which are available in various body styles.
Yearly Differences
Model changes affecting the body and trunk dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz SL mainly occurred between the 2012 and 2020 model years.
During this period, both the dimensions and the design of the trunk were optimized to provide better functionality and a more appealing appearance. The latest models feature improved aerodynamics, which also influence the trunk.
Direct Competition
In the same price range and size, the Mercedes-Benz SL competes with models like the Porsche 911 convertible and the BMW Z4. The Porsche 911 offers a trunk volume of about 4.7 cu ft, which is significantly smaller than the SL's.
The BMW Z4, on the other hand, has a trunk volume of around 9.9 cu ft, making it superior in this regard. These differences can be decisive for buyers who value cargo space.
More Affordable Alternatives
More affordable models with similar trunk dimensions include the Audi TT Roadster and the Ford Mustang convertible.
The Audi TT Roadster offers a trunk volume of about 9.9 cu ft, while the Ford Mustang convertible provides approximately 11.7 cu ft. These models are generally less expensive than the Mercedes-Benz SL but offer comparable cargo capacity.
Trunk space Mercedes-Benz SL
Trunk Volume
The trunk volume is 12.2 cu ft (manufacturer specification). This is about -17.86% smaller than an average car. The trunk accounts for around 6% of the total vehicle volume (LxWxH/2), which is -0.5 percentage points below average.
Practical use: 12.2 cu ft are sufficient for shopping trips, a weekend suitcase, or two small to medium travel bags. For bulky or very voluminous cargo (e.g., moves, large boxes, multiple golf bags at once), the space is limited.
Vehicle Size and Parking Friendliness
Dimensions: 182.3 in length, 74 in width, 52 in height.
Compared to average: +2.8 in longer, +1.2 in wider, -9.8 in lower. Compared to a standard parking space, the vehicle is 14.6 in shorter and 24.4 in narrower.
Practical use: The overall length is only slightly above average; however, the width of 74 in can be noticeable in tight parking spots.
In marked parking spaces, the reduced length and width provide sufficient room — the SL fits in most parking spaces but has less side clearance than narrower vehicles. The low height facilitates entry into low garages.
Trunk Usability and Flexibility
The combination of relatively small volume and low vehicle height affects usability: vertically stackable cargo is limited, and tall items are difficult to accommodate. The proportions show that in this coupe, design and driving dynamics were prioritized over maximum loading flexibility.
Everyday recommendation: ideal for daily needs, weekend trips, or luggage for two people. Impractical for regular transport of large, bulky items or when frequently transporting multiple large suitcases simultaneously.
General Model Information
Familiarity: The Mercedes-Benz SL series is a traditional, upper model segment (Grand Tourer / luxury coupe / roadster) representing comfort and prestige.
Special Features: Elegant design, emphasized sportiness, and high comfort/equipment standards. The SL typology often values driving dynamics and appearance over maximum practicality.
Characteristics: Low body and limited trunk space; more oriented towards 2-person use. Appearance and driving feel are priorities; cargo space is comparatively small.
Price-Performance Ratio: Positioned in the premium/luxury segment — high purchase and maintenance costs, but high image, equipment, and driving quality. Those expecting a lot of cargo capacity get less value here than with more practical models.
Competitor Models: Porsche 911 / 718 (Cayman/Boxster), BMW 6 Series/8 Series coupe, Jaguar F-Type — also sporty-luxury coupes/grand tourers with a similar target group.
What fits in the Mercedes Benz SL trunk?
Tested: 100 products — 9 fit with seats up, 0 only with seats folded.
Info
- To check whether products fit the trunk, we use a purpose-built database of 3D models of 800+ trunks.
- We offer the same method to online retailers at car-go.fit.
- On Trunk 3D you can place these products in your trunk and arrange them with other items.
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Which strollers fit in the Mercedes Benz SL?
0 fit upright, 0 folded-only, 13 do not fit.
All fitting strollers
Does not fit
Bugaboo Cub All-Terrain
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Bugaboo Fox Renew
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Bugabooo Butterfly 2
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Daliya NEOMOVE
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
hauck Rapid 3 Air
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
hauck Runner
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Inglesina Sketch
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Maxi-Cosi Lara2
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Maxi-Cosi Zelia Select+
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
WonderFold L2
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
WonderFold PFL
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
WonderFold W2 Elite
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
WonderFold W4 Original
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
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Which suitcases fit in the Mercedes Benz SL?
2 fit upright, 0 folded-only, 18 do not fit.
Hanke Reisekoffer 16 Inch, 29L
Fits (seats up)
into the Mercedes Benz SL
American Tourister Soundbox Mini - Spinner XS - 22L
Fits (seats up)
into the Mercedes Benz SL
All fitting suitcases
Does not fit
American Tourister Soundbox - Spinner L - 97L
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
American Tourister Soundbox - Spinner M - 81L
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
American Tourister Soundbox - Spinner S - 41L
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Hanke Reisekoffer 20 Inch, 46L
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Hanke Reisekoffer 24 Inch, 76L
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Hanke Reisekoffer 28Inch 114L
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Samsonite S'Cure - Spinner L 102L
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Samsonite S'Cure - Spinner M 79L
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Samsonite S'Cure - Spinner S 34L
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Samsonite S'Cure - Spinner XL 138L
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Travelhouse Tokyo 110L
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Travelhouse Tokyo 42L
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Travelhouse Tokyo 66L
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Travelhouse Tokyo 91L
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Wenger Ibex Carry-On 35L
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Wenger Ibex Large 118L
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Wenger Ibex Medium 78L
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Wenger Ibex Trunk 101L
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
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Which travel bags fit in the Mercedes Benz SL?
1 fit upright, 0 folded-only, 7 do not fit.
Eastpack Compact+ 24L
Fits (seats up)
into the Mercedes Benz SL
All fitting travel bags
Does not fit
Columbia Landroamer 40L Duffel
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Columbia Landroamer 60L Duffel
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Eastpack Stand+ 34L
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Eastpak Station+ 58L
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Eastpak Terminal+ 96L
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
VAUDE Reisetasche CityDuffel 35L
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
VAUDE Reisetasche CityDuffel 65L
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
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Which trunk organizers fit in the Mercedes Benz SL?
1 fit upright, 0 folded-only, 6 do not fit.
ATHLON TOOLS
Fits (seats up)
into the Mercedes Benz SL
All fitting trunk organizers
Does not fit
ATHLON TOOLS XXL
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
FORTEM L
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
FORTEM M
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
FORTEM S
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
FORTEM XL
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
FORTEM XXL
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
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Which camping boxes fit in the Mercedes Benz SL?
0 fit upright, 0 folded-only, 5 do not fit.
All fitting camping boxes
Does not fit
squiq Traveler compact
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
squiq Traveler max
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
squiq Traveler maxi
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
squiq Traveler mini
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
squiq Traveler regular
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
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Which mobility aids fit in the Mercedes Benz SL?
0 fit upright, 0 folded-only, 12 do not fit.
All fitting mobility aids
Does not fit
KMINA
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Meyra Budget
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Mobiclinic Bolonia
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Mobiclinic Mezquita
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
PEPE Mobility
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
PEPE Mobility
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
PEPE Mobility
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
PEPE Mobility schmal
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
PEPE Mobility schmal
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Todimart X11
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
VEEFA lite
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Vive Mobility
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
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Which garden tools fit in the Mercedes Benz SL?
2 fit upright, 0 folded-only, 6 do not fit.
TrendLine 15L
Fits (seats up)
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Einhell Hand-Rasenmäher
Fits (seats up)
into the Mercedes Benz SL
All fitting garden tools
Does not fit
Dntorx Gartensack 272L
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Dntorx Gartensack 500L
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
HYUNDAI Elektro-Rasenmäher 33cm faltbar
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
HYUNDAI Elektro-Rasenmäher 40cm faltbar
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Makita DLM382Z Akku-Rasenmäher
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
TrendLine 85L
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
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Which ladders fit in the Mercedes Benz SL?
1 fit upright, 0 folded-only, 15 do not fit.
SONGMICS 2 Stufen
Fits (seats up)
into the Mercedes Benz SL
All fitting ladders
Does not fit
HBTower 3,2m
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
HBTower 3,8m
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
HBTower 3,8m mit Haken
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Huini 2,5+2,5m
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Huini 2,6m
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Huini 3,8m
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Huini 5m mit Haken
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Juskys 3x4 mit 3,6m
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Juskys 3x4 mit 4,7m
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
LOUAK&HIRON 3,2m
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
LOUAK&HIRON 4,7m
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
MASKO 3x4 mit 3,6m
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
MASKO 4x5 mit 5,8m
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
SONGMICS 3 Stufen
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
SONGMICS 4 Stufen
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
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Which hand trucks fit in the Mercedes Benz SL?
0 fit upright, 0 folded-only, 6 do not fit.
All fitting hand trucks
Does not fit
ATHLON TOOLS C3001 70kg
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
ATHLON TOOLS C3002 150kg
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
ATHLON TOOLS C3202 70kg
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
ATHLON TOOLS C3203 100kg
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
PROREGAL Ragnar 250kg
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
PROREGAL Treppensteiger Ragnar 250kg
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
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Which boxes fit in the Mercedes Benz SL?
2 fit upright, 0 folded-only, 3 do not fit.
Auer Packaging 40x30x32
Fits (seats up)
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Auer Packaging 40x30x17
Fits (seats up)
into the Mercedes Benz SL
All fitting boxes
Does not fit
Auer Packaging 60x40x17
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Auer Packaging 60x40x32
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
Auer Packaging 80x60x52
Does not fit
into the Mercedes Benz SL
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