← All Mercedes-Benz Sl-class generations
Generation 5, R230, second facelift

Mercedes-Benz Sl-class Open body

03.2008 - 02.2012 · Europe

Go to specifications ↓
No photo available
Choose your specification

Generation 5, R230, second facelift

R230.456, R230.471, R230.477, R230.470, R230.479

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout. Open a version name for detailed specifications and equipment.

View specifications ↓
About this generation

Choosing a Mercedes-Benz Sl-class

Mercedes-Benz Sl-class, Generation 5, R230, second facelift, Europe market. This overview covers 11 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (03.2008 - 02.2012). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 11 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
2
Engine codes
M 156 E 63, M 272 KE 30, M 272 KE 35 S, M 273 E 55, M 275 E 55 LA, M 275 E 60 LA
Engine displacement, cc
2996–6208
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 5, Automatic 7, Automated manual 7
Wheelbase, mm
2560
Ground clearance, mm
120
Fuel
Petrol Premium (AI-98), Petrol AI-95

Specifications and technical details

11 versions

3.0 L, 231 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 272 KE 30 · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
SL 280 ATTop grade 03.2008 - 05.2009
SL 300 ATBase grade 06.2009 - 02.2012
SL 300 AT Night EditionTop grade 06.2009 - 02.2012

3.5 L, 316 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 272 KE 35 S · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
SL 350 ATBase grade 03.2008 - 02.2012
SL 350 AT Night EditionTop grade 03.2008 - 02.2012

5.5 L, 388 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 273 E 55 · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
SL 500 ATBase grade 03.2008 - 02.2012
SL 500 AT Night EditionTop grade 03.2008 - 02.2012

5.5 L, 517 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 275 E 55 LA · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
SL 600 AT 03.2008 - 02.2012

6.2 L, 525 hp, petrol, automated transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 156 E 63 · 7-speed automated manual · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
SL 63 AMG DSG 03.2008 - 02.2012

6.0 L, 612 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 275 E 60 LA · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
SL 65 AMG AT 03.2008 - 02.2012

6.0 L, 670 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 275 E 60 LA · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
SL 65 AMG AT Black Series 03.2008 - 02.2012

Choose 2–3 versions to compare

Go to comparison ↓
Comparing side by side makes choosing easier

Mercedes-Benz Sl-class comparison

Choose versions ↑

Compare up to three versions of one model.

Which versions interest you?

Select Add to comparison for the required versions above. Versions from different generations can be compared.

The catalog helps compare vehicles. It does not show availability or the price of a specific lot. Vehicle age is based on the production date; the final estimate is prepared for the selected vehicle.