1971
1 engine option
2.8L I6
Mercedes-Benz 280SL
4 generations · 4 engine options · data across all years of the 280SL platform.
1,872
Labor times
574
Torque specs
0
DTC codes
0
Repair procedures
32
Fluid specs
0
Open recalls
5-Year Cost of Ownership · 1971 2.8L I6
$7,479
~$1,496/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
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