Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster

1957 to 1963 · Convertible · 1,858 built

A 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster cost $10,950 new. Over the past 12 months, 17 have sold publicly at a median of $1,435,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $1,660,800. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $880,000 to $2,892,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$1,660,800
High confidence · $1.08M to $1.91M
Up 22.8% over 12 months
Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026
Median · 12 mo
$1,435,000
Sales · 12 mo
17
Market cap
$3.09B · 1,858 built
Original MSRP
$10,950Up 15067% since new

The market

Every recorded 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Broad Arrow
$1,166,825 · 14,835 mi
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$1.00M$1.50M$2.00M$2.50MApr 2023202420252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $1.66M
Sold Bid to, not sold
42 sales · 8 unsoldmedian $1.44Mupdated Oct 2026

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Latest results

The newest 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster sales with photographs
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster, sold Aug 2026

Sold $1,600,000

1957 · Anthracite Grey Metallic (DB172)
Aug 15, 2026 · RM Sotheby's

Every W198

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 29, 2026
Every W198. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 29, 2026
Roadster1957 to 1963Gullwing1954 to 1957
Shifty Estimate$1,660,800$1,852,200
Sold median$1,435,00017 sales$1,765,0006 sales
12-month moveUp 22.8%Down 1.9%
For saleNoneNone

Specifications

Engine
Naturally Aspirated I6, 3.0L
Power
215 hp
Torque
203 lb-ft
0 to 60
7.5 s
Top speed
155 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Curb weight
2,838 lb
Production
1,858 built
Original MSRP
$10,950
Designer
Friedrich Geiger

Common questions

How much does a Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster cost?

A 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster cost $10,950 new. Over the past 12 months, 17 have sold publicly at a median of $1,435,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $1,660,800. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $880,000 to $2,892,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $1,660,800, up 22.8% over the past 12 months. That sits above the $1,435,000 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. Confidence is high: 17 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster a good investment?

It has appreciated 15067% against its $10,950 list price. Values are up 22.8% over the past 12 months. Only 1,858 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $880,000 to $2,892,500, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster have sold?

Shifty has 43 public sales of the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster on file. The earliest was on Dec 22, 2023.

What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster sold?

The highest public sale on file is $2,892,500, on Aug 17, 2024.

What has a Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $1,166,825Oct 9, 202614,835 mi
  • $1,600,000Aug 15, 2026Anthracite Grey Metallic (DB172)
  • $1,435,000Aug 15, 2026

About the 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster

When Mercedes replaced the Gullwing with the Roadster in 1957, purists cried foul, but time has proven the convertible's worth. Friedrich Geiger's design translated beautifully to open-top form, while conventional doors improved practicality without sacrificing the car's exotic appeal. The same fuel-injected 3.0-liter inline-six provided 215 hp, though the roadster's additional weight slightly dulled acceleration. With 1,858 units produced through 1963, the Roadster is more common than the Gullwing but still rare enough to command serious respect. Today's market increasingly appreciates the Roadster's usability advantage, it's actually enjoyable to drive regularly, unlike the claustrophobic Gullwing. Values have risen dramatically, with the best examples approaching Gullwing territory as collectors recognize the Roadster's unique appeal.

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