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Mercedes-Benz SL320 R129
5 generations · 5 engine options · data across all years of the SL320 R129 platform.
2,754
Labor times
18,216
Torque specs
1,909
DTC codes
0
Repair procedures
35
Fluid specs
0
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5-Year Cost of Ownership · 1998 3.2L I6 M104
$15,387
~$3,077/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
1998
1 engine option
3.2L I6 M104
RWD
1997
1 engine option
3.2L I6 M104
RWD
1996
1 engine option
3.2L I6 M104
RWD
1995
1 engine option
3.2L I6 M104
RWD
1994
1 engine option
3.2L I6 M104
RWD
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