R230 · 2006–2011

Mercedes SL SL 600 R230 · 517 hp (2006 to 2011)

The Mercedes SL SL 600 of the R230 generation uses the M275 5.5 V12 petrol engine with 517 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
517 PS / 380 kW
Displacement
5 513 cm³
Cylinders
12
Engine code
M275 5.5 V12
Period covered
2006–2011
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Automatic · 5 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

517 hp (380 kW), rear-wheel drive, 5-speed automatic. Built from 2006 to 2011.

AutoKarnet advice

In the range

It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation.

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Maintenance and records

Service A / Service B

About 25,000 km or 1 year (ASSYST)

25 000 km

12 months

Oil and filter at each service; Service B adds filters and wider checks. The ASSYST indicator prevails.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Every 24 months

24 months

Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Mercedes SL SL 600 R230?

The M275 5.5 V12 petrol engine (5 513 cc), 517 hp (380 kW).

AutoKarnet advice

Which oil for the Mercedes SL SL 600?

A MB 229.5 / 229.51 / 229.52-approved oil suited to the M275 5.5 V12 engine.

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Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

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