Please read the following table in HTML format from a webpage and then answer the question in detail according to the table. Each table cell is defined by a <td> and a </td> tag. Each table row starts with a <tr> and ends with a </tr> tag. 'rowspan=m' and 'colspan=n' represents a cell spaning over 'm' rows and 'n' columns.

Webpage title:
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
Table title:
Technical data
Table:
<table id='hittask' contenteditable='False'>
<tr> <th class="highlighted"  colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Mercedes-Benz </th><th class="highlighted"  colspan=1 rowspan=1 > 300 SL "Gullwing" (W198 I) </th><th class="highlighted"  colspan=1 rowspan=1 > 300 SL Roadster (W198 II) </th></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Produced: </td><td class="highlighted"  colspan=1 rowspan=1 > 1954–1957 </td><td class="highlighted"  colspan=1 rowspan=1 > 1957–1963 </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Engine: </td><td colspan=2 rowspan=1 > M198 inline-6-cylinder engine (four-stroke), front-mounted </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Bore x Stroke: </td><td colspan=2 rowspan=1 > 85 mm × 88 mm (3.35 in × 3.46 in) </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Displacement: </td><td colspan=2 rowspan=1 > 182.8 cu in (2,996 cc) </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Max. Power: </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > 220 hp (164 kW) @ 5800 rpm </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > 240 hp (179 kW) @ 6100 rpm @8.55: 1 comp </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Max. Torque: </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > 206 lb⋅ft (279 N⋅m) @ 4900 rpm; </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > 217 lb⋅ft (294 N⋅m) @ 4800 rpm @8.55: 1 comp </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Compression ratio </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > 8.55: 1 </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > 8.55: 1 or 9.5:1 </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Fuel feed: </td><td colspan=2 rowspan=1 > Mechanical direct fuel injection, Bosch injection pump </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Fuel tank capacity: </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > 130 L (34.3 US gal) </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > 100 L (26.4 US gal) </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Valvetrain: </td><td colspan=2 rowspan=1 > SOHC, duplex chain, 2 valves per cylinder </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Cooling: </td><td colspan=2 rowspan=1 > Water </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Gearbox: </td><td colspan=2 rowspan=1 > 4-speed manual rear wheel drive, standard axle ratio 3.64:1 (on request 3.25:1, 3.42:1, 3.89:1 or 4.11:1) </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Electrical system: </td><td colspan=2 rowspan=1 > 12 volt </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Front suspension: </td><td colspan=2 rowspan=1 > Double wishbones, coil springs, stabilizing bar </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Rear suspension: </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > High-pivot swing axle, radius arms, coil springs </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Low-pivot swing axle, transverse compensating spring, coil springs </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Brakes: </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Drum brakes Ø 260 mm (10.2 in), power assisted </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Drum brakes Ø 260 mm (10.2 in), power assisted from March 1961: disc brakes front and rear Ø 290 mm (11.4 in), power assisted </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Steering: </td><td colspan=2 rowspan=1 > Recirculating ball steering </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Body structure: </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Sheet steel/aluminum or aluminum (29 cars built) on steel tube space frame </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Sheet steel/aluminum on steel tube space frame </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Dry weight: </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > 1,310 kg (2,888 lb) </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > 1,420 kg (3,131 lb) (hardtop + 40 kg (88 lb)) </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Loaded weight: </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > 1,555 kg (3,428 lb) </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > 1,560 kg (3,439 lb), from 1961 1,660 kg (3,660 lb) </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Track front/ rear: </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > 1,385 mm (54.5 in) 1,435 mm (56.5 in) </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > 1,398 mm (55.0 in) 1,448 mm (57.0 in) </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Wheelbase: </td><td colspan=2 rowspan=1 > 2,400 mm (94.5 in) </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Length: </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > 4,520 mm (178 in) </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > 4,570 mm (180 in) </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Width: </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > 1,790 mm (70.5 in) </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > 1,790 mm (70.5 in) </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Height: </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > 1,300 mm (51.2 in) </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > 1,300 mm (51.2 in) </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Tyre/Tire sizes: </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > 6.50–15 Supersport </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > 6.70–15 Supersport </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Top speed: </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > 235 km/h (146 mph) (3.64:1) 250 km/h (155 mph) (3.42:1) 260 km/h (162 mph) (3.25:1) </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > "according to axle ratio" </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Fuel Consumption (estimate): </td><td colspan=2 rowspan=1 > 17 L/100 km (17 mpg‑imp; 14 mpg‑US) </td></tr>
<tr> <td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > Price Germany USA: </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > DM 29,000 $6,820 </td><td colspan=1 rowspan=1 > DM 32,500 (Hardtop: + DM 1,500) $ 10,950 (Hardtop: + $178) </td></tr>
</table>
Question:
When was the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL produced?
Answer:
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W 198 was produced from 1954 to 1963.