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Mercedes SL R230 (2001 to 2011)

The Mercedes SL R230 was built from 2001 to 2011. Choose your engine: each page gives the engine, the output and what to know for servicing.

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Engines

SL 350: M272 3.5 V6, 316 hp (232 kW), 2008 to 2011 SL 500: M273 5.5 V8, 388 hp (285 kW), 2006 to 2011 SL 600: M275 5.5 V12, 517 hp (380 kW), 2006 to 2011

Maintenance

ASSYST indicator: it alternates between Service A (oil change and checks) and Service B (more extensive, with filters and brake fluid). On recent European models, expect about 25,000 km or 1 year between services; older cars with flexible ASSYST could go up to 2 years. MB 229.5 / 229.51 / 229.52 approved oil depending on the engine. Brake fluid every 2 years.