Mercedes-Benz SL500 R129
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Match the engine and power to your car to open its service guide.

Which SL500 do you drive?
AT A GLANCE
Every version compared
| Version | Built | Type code | Engine | Engine oil | Oil approval | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL500 5.0 litre · 225 kW | May 1998 – Oct 2001 | 129.068 | M 113.961 | 8 L | — | 5G-TRONIC |
| SL500 5.0 litre · 235 kW | Sep 1992 – Oct 2001 | 129.067 | M 119.982 / M 119.972 | 8 L | — | 722.3 or 5G-TRONIC |
Engine oil figures are from each version's own guide; open it to see what each figure covers, for example with or without 4MATIC. Engine codes and gearboxes are as listed for each version; where two gearboxes are listed, that version was built with either.