ContactFind a car
    Mercedes-Benz SL · R230, R231, R232 · Buying guide

    SL.
    The luxury roadster with heritage.

    The SL is Mercedes' luxury roadster, with roots reaching back to the 1950s. The R230 (2001–2011) introduced a folding metal roof, the R231 (2012–2020) switched to an aluminium body and lower weight, and the latest R232 (2021 on) returned to a soft top, added all-wheel drive and was developed entirely by AMG. The strongest versions run a biturbo V8, with the SL 63 at the top of the range. The SL appears regularly at Japanese auctions, usually in very generous specification.

    R230-R232
    Three generations
    V6 i V8
    Engine range
    SL 63
    AMG biturbo V8 version
    Roadster
    Two-seat convertible
    Mercedes Benz SL from Japanese auctions — starting prices

    Auction price guide

    Median starting price
    22,969 zł
    Lots in our data
    213 (13 live now)
    Model years
    1968–2020
    Median mileage
    67,000 km
    Steering
    LHD 213 · RHD 0
    YearLotsMedian startTypical range
    20176100,783 zł98,674 zł – 100,783 zł
    2014723,438 zł15,586 zł – 39,845 zł
    2013732,344 zł22,852 zł – 41,954 zł
    2012942,188 zł30,469 zł – 62,814 zł
    20101422,969 zł22,969 zł – 23,438 zł
    2009691,408 zł54,493 zł – 91,408 zł
    20081422,266 zł22,266 zł – 26,485 zł
    200662,930 zł2,344 zł – 23,731 zł
    2005133,047 zł3,047 zł – 20,625 zł
    2004103,281 zł1,992 zł – 7,207 zł
    20032711,719 zł8,203 zł – 36,329 zł
    200255,860 zł5,860 zł – 5,860 zł
    19991230,423 zł30,317 zł – 30,423 zł
    1997825,782 zł8,906 zł – 46,993 zł
    1994714,063 zł11,485 zł – 16,407 zł
    199269,141 zł9,141 zł – 9,141 zł
    19896162,660 zł124,221 zł – 201,098 zł
    1981922,969 zł22,969 zł – 22,969 zł

    41 lots in low-sample years are not listed.

    These are starting (auction opening) prices in Japan, not sale prices. The hammer price typically lands 1.3–2× higher. Typical range covers the middle 50% of prices (quartiles).

    Versions

    Which generation to choose?

    R230 (2001–2011)

    A folding metal roof and a classic silhouette. The cheapest way into the SL range, also offered in strong V8 AMG forms. A sound base for a buyer who values understated style.

    R231 (2012–2020)

    A light aluminium body and modern electronics. Versions from V6 up to the potent SL 63 and SL 65 AMG. Better performance and refinement than its predecessor.

    R232 (2021 on)

    A return to the soft top, a 2+2 seating layout and all-wheel drive. Developed entirely by AMG, with a biturbo V8 in SL 55 and SL 63 forms.

    SL 63 AMG versions

    The top of the range in every generation, with a biturbo V8. The strongest, most sought-after and best value-holding SLs.

    Other models

    More Mercedes Benz models

    Mercedes Benz S-ClassMercedes Benz G-ClassMercedes Benz E-ClassMercedes Benz CLS-ClassMercedes Benz C-ClassMercedes Benz E-Class StationwagonMercedes Benz V-ClassMercedes Benz GLK-ClassMercedes Benz GLSMercedes Benz GL-ClassMercedes Benz Medium ClassMercedes Benz CLMercedes Benz GLC-ClassMercedes Benz CLS-Class Shooting BrakeMercedes Benz SLKMercedes Benz 190 ClassMercedes Benz M-ClassMercedes Benz GelandewagenMercedes Benz C-Class StationwagonMercedes Benz CLKMercedes Benz EqsMercedes Benz EqaMercedes Benz SLS AMGMercedes Benz TransporterMercedes Benz Cla-Class Shooting BrakeMercedes Benz Gla-ClassMercedes Benz VianoMercedes Benz Cla-ClassMercedes Benz R-ClassMercedes Benz A-ClassMercedes Benz GLBMercedes Benz EsquireMercedes Benz SLR Mclaren
    FAQ

    SL — FAQ

    ✓ Link copied