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Mercedes-Benz SL550 R231
8 generations · 8 engine options · data across all years of the SL550 R231 platform.
3,816
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14,930
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64
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5-Year Cost of Ownership · 2020 4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
$28,498
~$5,700/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
2020
1 engine option
4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
2020 Mercedes-Benz SL550 R231 4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
RWD
2019
1 engine option
4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
2019 Mercedes-Benz SL550 R231 4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
RWD
2018
1 engine option
4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
2018 Mercedes-Benz SL550 R231 4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
RWD
2017
1 engine option
4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
2017 Mercedes-Benz SL550 R231 4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
RWD
2016
1 engine option
4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL550 R231 4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
RWD
2015
1 engine option
4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
2015 Mercedes-Benz SL550 R231 4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
RWD
2014
1 engine option
4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
2014 Mercedes-Benz SL550 R231 4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
RWD
2013
1 engine option
4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 R231 4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
RWD
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