Mercedes-Benz SL500 R231
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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 4.7 litre · 335 kW | Apr 2015 onward | 231.473 | M 278.927 | 8 L | MB 229.5 | 7G-TRONIC or 9G-TRONIC |
| SL500 4.7 litre · 320 kW | Jan 2012 onward | 231.473 | M 278.927 | 8 L | MB 229.5 | 7G-TRONIC or 9G-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.