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Mercedes-benz SL-Class 2013 Technical Manual

If you are rebuilding or pricing out a Mercedes-benz SL-Class 2013 Technical Manual is what you need on the workbench. This is the original 54-page factory document that dealers used to spec out cars. It covers the SL350, SL500, SL63 AMG, and SL65 AMG. I have seen techs try to order parts based on aftermarket catalogs and end up with the wrong transmission controller. This manual stops that. It gives you the exact model prices, standard and optional equipment, and all the AMG-specific data. No fluff, just the numbers Mercedes used on the lot.

Model Prices and Finance Offers

Page 5 breaks down every model with engine specs, transmission, CO2, and total on-the-road price. The SL350 uses a 3,498 cc V6 with 306 hp. The SL500 gets a 4,663 cc V8 at 435 hp. AMG models start with the 5,461 cc V8 in the SL63 at 537 hp, and the SL65 with a 5,980 cc V12 at 630 hp. Finance offers from page 6 show the promotional rates Mercedes ran in 2013. If you are verifying a car’s original cost or checking for a missing option, this is your source.

Standard Equipment and Optional Upgrades

Pages 10 through 18 list every standard feature—from the 7G-Tronic Plus transmission to the hardtop roof mechanism. Optional equipment includes the AMG Sports Package, designo interior options, and wheel upgrades. Page 13 covers wheels specifically: sizes, materials, and part numbers. If a customer insists their SL has a feature that was never offered, you can shut that down with the factory list.

AMG Equipment: Standard and Optional

Pages 29 and 34 are critical for anyone working on an AMG. Standard AMG equipment includes the AMG Speedshift MCT (SL63) or AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic (SL65). Optional AMG equipment covers carbon-fibre trim, performance exhaust, and different wheel designs. The manual also references the AMG Sports Package on page 16. Without this, you might order standard suspension parts for a car that left the factory with the AMG Handling Package.

What Technical Specifications Are Provided?

Page 46 has the technical data: engine displacement, power, CO2, and transmission details. The manual uses metric units (kW, cc), but you can convert to imperial. The torque specs? This manual does not include repair torque values—it is a price and equipment list, not a service manual. For that, you want the official service documentation. Consider pairing this with the Mercedes-Benz W220 2012 Technical Manual – ACC Hidden Menus or the 2007 Unimog Technical Manual – BlueTec Diesel System for related drivetrain details.

Why Factory Originals Beat Aftermarket Copies

I have seen aftermarket manuals put the wrong curb weight or skip the Road Fund Licence tax rates (page 50). This document is a direct scan of the original Mercedes-Benz dealer price list. Every number came from Stuttgart. The colour and material chart on page 42 shows the available paint codes and upholstery options—something third-party reprints often omit. Never trust a photocopy of a photocopy. This is the real thing.

Does this manual include repair procedures?

No. It is a price and equipment technical manual, not a service manual. It lists all factory options, AMG packages, and technical specs for the 2013 SL-Class.

Can I use this for earlier SL models?

Only for the 2013 model year. The pricing, options, and AMG variants changed significantly from prior years. Check the Mercedes-Benz Brake System Modifications Technical Manual for retrofit info on older chassis.

Does it cover the SL63 and SL65 AMG?

Yes. Pages 29-34 are dedicated to AMG standard and optional equipment, including engine specs and transmission types for both the 5,461 cc V8 and 5,980 cc V12.

What transmission details are given?

The manual lists the transmission for each model: 7G-Tronic Plus for SL350/500, AMG Speedshift MCT for SL63, and AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic for SL65. For deeper transmission rebuild info, refer to the Manual Transmission or Manual Transmission Wikipedia articles for general background, but this manual only confirms the original factory fitment.

If you need the original 2013 SL-Class price list, option codes, and AMG data, this is the document. It will save you from guessing which transmission control unit or which wheel offset the factory intended. Access the Factory Manual and keep it in your digital library for every SL-Class job.