R231 · 2014–2020

Mercedes SL SL 400 R231 · 367 hp (2014 to 2020)

The Mercedes SL SL 400 of the R231 generation uses the M276 3.0 V6 petrol engine with 367 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
367 PS / 270 kW
Displacement
2 996 cm³
Cylinders
6
Engine code
M276 3.0 V6
Period covered
2014–2020
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Automatic · 9 speeds

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

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

367 hp (270 kW), rear-wheel drive, 9-speed automatic. Built from 2014 to 2020.

AutoKarnet advice

In the range

It is the entry-level petrol version of this generation. The M276 3.0 V6 engine is also fitted to: Mercedes Classe S (W222), Mercedes GLE / ML (ML / GLE W166), Mercedes GLS (X166).

AutoKarnet advice

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 400 R231?

The M276 3.0 V6 petrol engine (2 996 cc), 367 hp (270 kW).

AutoKarnet advice

Which oil for the Mercedes SL SL 400?

A MB 229.5 / 229.51 / 229.52-approved oil suited to the M276 3.0 V6 engine.

AutoKarnet advice

Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

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

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