Engine code · Mercedes-Benz

M 279.981

Name: Mercedes-Benz M 279.981
Brand: Mercedes-Benz

Last Updated · 06.04.2026. 10:53h

Petrol (Gasoline) BiTurbo, Intercooler V-engine 12-Cylinder

630hp

Power

1000Nm

Torque

5980cc

Displacement

12cyl

V-engine

At a glance

Engine

5980 cm³

Aspiration

BiTurbo, Intercooler

Fuel

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel injection

Multi-port manifold injection

Power

630 hp @ 4800 rpm

Torque

1000 Nm

Cylinders

Cylinders position

V-engine

Oil capacity

10 l

Vehicles powered by this engine

2 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016)

AMG SL 65 V12 (630 Hp) MCT · 2016 – 2018

Mercedes-Benz SL (R231)

AMG SL 65 (630 Hp) SPEEDSHIFT · 2012 – 2015

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