Mercedes Benz Classics: Owners Operation, Service, and Repair Workshop Manuals

Mercedes W 113 Series Manual Directory

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On this page we have provided a collection of owner operation, service and repair manuals for the Mercedes-Benz Series W113  230SL, 250SL, 280SL vehicles that are available for download. Additionally, a production models timeline is provided along with information on technical model statistics.

Series (W113) 1963-1971 Production Models

Mercedes W113 Service Repair ManualsThe Mercedes-Benz W113 Series variant were in production from 1963-1971 and included the 230SL, 250SL, and 280SL roadster variants.

The W113 series garnered the nicknamed Pagoda (or Pagode) which was in reference to the hardtop roofline which had a lower dipped centerline in the middle as apposed to the sides which rose up along the edges.

Mercedes W113 Production Specs SheetProduction for the 113 series started with the 230SL which housed the M127 petrol 2.2 liter 6-cylinder engine and was manufactured from 1963-67.

It was replaced by the 250SL housing the M129 6-cylinder 2.5 liter petrol engine beginning in 1966 and running through 1968.

The 280SL followed as its successor beginning in 1967 and housed the M130 6-cylinder 2.8 liter petrol engine which completed the 113 series which ending in 1971.

The w 113 series succeeded the W121 series 190SL models and was superseded itself by the R107, C107 series starting in 1971.

The 113 series carries a higher resale value from its successor 107 series due to the significantly lower numbers produced as the 107 production went on for almost two decades.

Production Statistics

Factory Specs 230 SL 250 SL 280 SL
Chassis Code 113.042 113.043 113.044
Production Years 1963-67 1966-68 1967-71
# Built 19,381 5,196 23,885
Engine Model M 127.II M 129.II M 130
Engine Code 127.981 129.982 130.983
Bore / Stroke 82 / 72.8 82 / 78.8 86.5 / 78.8
# Cylinders 6 6 6
Engine Size CC 2306 2496 2778
Compression Ratio 9.5: 1 9.5: 1 9.5: 1
Firing Order 153624 153624 153624
Maximum RPM 6300 6500 6500
HP @ RPM 150/5500 150/5500 170/5750
Torque mkg @ rpm 20/4200 22/4200 24.5 / 4500
Compression 9.3: 1 9.5: 1 9.5: 1

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113 Series Owner/Service Manual Listings

Series W113 models were produced in model years 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 and included the 230SL, 250SL and 280SL.

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CD/DVD: W113 230SL 250SL Service Manual Collection

Mercedes W113 230SL 250SL Workshop Manuals CDW113 1963-1968 – 230 SL, 250 SL Roadsters
M127 M129 Engines, Transmission, Electrical, Chassis, Body, Heat/Ventilation, Parts, Maintenance
Contents: 235 mb, over 1300 pages, Format: bookmarked .pdf's

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CD/DVD: W113 280SL Service Manual Collection

Mercedes W113 280SL Workshop Manuals CDW113 1967-1971 – 280 SL Roadsters
M130 Engine, Transmission, Electrical, Chassis, Body, Heat/Ventilation, Parts, Maintenance
Contents: 224 mb, over 1250 pages, Format: bookmarked .pdf's

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Download: W113 230SL 250SL Service Manual Collection

Mercedes W113 230SL 250SL Service Repair ManualsW113 1963-1968 – 230 SL, 250 SL Roadsters
M127 M129 Engines, Transmission, Electrical, Chassis, Body, Heat/Ventilation, Parts, Maintenance
Download: 235 mb, over 1300 pages
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Download: W113 280SL Service Manual Collection

Mercedes W113 280SL Service Repair ManualsW113 1963-1968 – 280 SL Roadsters
M130 Engine, Transmission, Electrical, Chassis, Body, Heat/Ventilation, Parts, Maintenance
Download: 224 mb, over 1250 pages
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Herunterladen: Deutsche W113 Werkstatt-Handbuch

Werkstatt-Handbuch Baureihe W108, W109, W111, W113 - Wartung, Einstellung und Montage

  • German Language Maintenance manual W108, W109, W111, W113Werkstatt-Handbuch Baureihe W108, W109, W111, W113
  • PKW-Typen ab 1968 - Wartung, Einstellung und Montage
  • 280 S/8, 280 SE/8, 280 SEL/8, 280 SL/8, 300 SEL/8, 300 SEL/8 6.3, 280 SE/9 3.5, 300 SEL/9 3.5
  • Inhalt: Band 1 Abschnitte 1-33 70.4mb, 586 Seiten, .pdf

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Mercedes W113 230 250 280 Identification GuideDownload: 113 Model Identification Manual

Download Desktop PC Installation Version 2.19mb .pdf

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MB W113 Identification Manual


Download: 230SL Owners Manual

Mercedes Benz W113 230SL Owners ManualMercedes Benz 113 230SL
Owners Operation Manual 11.8mb, 91 pages, .pdf

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Download: 250SL 280SL Owners Manual

Mercedes Benz W113 250SL 280SL Owners Manual

Mercedes Benz 113 250SL 280SL
Owners Operation Manual 7.75mb, 72 pages, .pdf

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German: Deutsches Handbuch: W113 230SL Benutzerhandbuch

German Mercedes Benz W113 230SL BenutzerhandbuchMercedes Benz 113 230SL
Bedienungsanleitung für Besitzer 11.8mb, 91 Seiten, .pdf

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Download: M127 Engine Service Manual

Mercedes  M108, M127, M129, M189 Multi Engine Service Repair ManualMercedes M127 Engine Repair Manual
Application: W111, W113, W128
Download: 86.9mb, 911 pages
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Download: M129 Engine Service Manual

Mercedes  M108, M127, M129, M189 Multi Engine Service Repair ManualMercedes M129 Engine Repair Manual
Application: W108, W111, W113
Download: 86.9mb, 911 pages
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Download: M100  M130 Engine Service Manual

Mercedes  M130 Engine Service Repair ManualApplications: W108, W109, W111, W113
M100 - 300SEL/8 6.3
M130 - 280SE/8 280SEL/8 280SL/8 300SEL/8 2.8
Download: 81.7mb, 422 pages, .pdf

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Download: M130 Engine Technical Manual

Mercedes  M110 M130 Engine Technical ManualM100 M130 Engine Technical Data & Adjustments
Download: 4.21mb, 44 pages, .pdf
Applications: W108 280 S/8 SE/8 SEL/8
W109 300 SEL/8 6.3 | W113 280 SL/8

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Download: K4A025 K4B050 Auto DB Transmission Manual Collection

Mercedes K4A025 K4B050 Automatic DB Transmission Manuals Download

  • K4A-025 Applications: W108, W109, W110, W111, W112, W113
  • K4B-050 Applications: W100, W109 6.3 V8
  • 4 Speed Automatic Transmission Manuals
  • Download Collection: 49.4mb, .pdf more info
  • Service Manual, Maintenance Diagnosis Manual, Specs Guide, Special Tools

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Download: Chassis Body Manuals

Mercedes W108 W109 W111 Chassis and Body ManualGeneral Technical Chassis and Body Service
Multi Unit Manual: W108 W109 W111 W113
Series W113: 280SL /8
Download: 80.2mb, 480 pages, .pdf

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Download: Classic, Air Conditioning System Manual

Mercedes W108 Air Conditioning Sstem ManualClassic Mercedes Benz Air Conditioning System
Applications: W108, W109, W111, W113
Download: 19.1mb, 68 pages
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Download English/German Language: W113 Electrical Diagrams

Mercedes Electrical Wiring Diagram Schematic

230SL, 250SL, 280SL, Roadster

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Download: English/German Scheduled Service Charts

Mercedes Scheduled Service Chart230SL, 250SL, 280SL, Roadster

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Download: Maintenance Manual

Mercedes Service Manual Passenger Cars Series 1972-1980

Service Manual Passenger Cars 1972-1980
Download: 39.9mb, 358 Pages .pdf document
Maintenance Jobs and Scheduled Service
W100, W107, W113, W114, W115, W116, W123

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Download: 230SL 250SL 280SL Parts Manual

Mercedes W113 Parts Manual

Includes 3 Parts Manuals Combined 33.6mb, 261 pages, pdf
1- Exploded View Parts Picture Manual
2- Exploded Parts Numbers Catalog
3- KKmfg Parts Name & Numbers Catalog

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Download: W108, W109, W110, W111, W112, W113 Technical Manual

Mercedes 1965 Technical Service ManualCovers Unit Description and Technical Data
Contents: 88 pages, 37.3mb, .pdf, Models covered: -

  • Tech Data W110 200D 200 230, W111 230S
  • Tech Data W108 250S 250SE 300SEb, W109 300SEL
  • Tech Data W111 250SE/C, W112 300SE/C, W113 230SL
  • Engine Tune-Up Models 200, 200D, 230, 230S
  • Engine Tune-Up Models 250S, 250SE, 300SEb, 300SEL

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