
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 Brabus 6.0
1989 to 2001 · Convertible · Limited edition · 45 built
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- Sold median
- Too few sales to call
- Market cap
- $2.5M · 45 built
Collectible

The market
Community
Every R129
| SL500 Brabus 6.01989 to 2001 | SL6001993 to 2001 | SL600 Brabus 7.3S1993 to 2001 | SL5001989 to 2001 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | $55,500Low confidence | $38,200 | $256,700Low confidence | $20,500 |
| Sold median | Too few sales to call1 sale | $37,50024 sales | Too few sales to call1 sale | $19,500148 sales |
| 12-month move | Too few sales to call | Up 46.7% | Too few sales to call | Up 35.7% |
| For sale | None | 4 | None | 67 |
Specifications
- Engine
- V8, 6.0L
- Power
- 402 hp
- Top speed
- 180 mph
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Production
- 45 built
Common questions
How much does a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 Brabus 6.0 cost?
The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $55,500. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $41,625 to $69,375, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 Brabus 6.0 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $55,500. We rate confidence low: 1 public sale in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.
What has a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 Brabus 6.0 sold for at auction?
The most recent public sale we have on file:
- $55,500Oct 20, 2026Blue Black · 151,117 mi
About the 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 Brabus 6.0
The Brabus 6.0 is an R129 500 SL with an enlarged V8 from Brabus. Brabus started with the M119 V8 and took it to 6.0 liters. A classic car listing gives 402 horsepower. PistonHeads says about 400. That listing says about 45 R129 500 SLs got the conversion. PistonHeads reports a 0 to 60 time under six seconds and 180 mph with the limiter removed. Collectors like it as a rare early Brabus roadster with period parts. When buying, ask for the Brabus invoice, the engine number stamp and the Brabus plate. Check the engine capacity, because an SL 500 with Brabus wheels is not a 6.0.
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