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Mercedes-Benz SL550 R230
4 generations · 4 engine options · data across all years of the SL550 R230 platform.
1,940
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13,520
Torque specs
4,331
DTC codes
0
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32
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0
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5-Year Cost of Ownership · 2012 5.5L V8 M273
$28,311
~$5,662/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
2012
1 engine option
5.5L V8 M273
RWD
2011
1 engine option
5.5L V8 M273
RWD
2010
1 engine option
5.5L V8 M273
RWD
2009
1 engine option
5.5L V8 M273
RWD
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