Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster

2012 to 2014 · Convertible

A 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster cost $206,375 new. Over the past 12 months, 17 have sold publicly at a median of $167,513. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $182,500. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $83,000 to $401,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$182,500
High confidence · $117K to $210K
Up 20.0% over 12 months
Nov 2025Rolling 6-month medianNov 2026
Median · 12 mo
$167,513
Sales · 12 mo
17
For sale now
10
Original MSRP
$206,375Down 12% since new

The market

Every recorded 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$211,111 · 28,000 mi · Obsidian Black Metallic
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$100k$200k$300k$400k$500kOct 2022202420252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $183k
Sold Bid to, not sold
45 sales · 23 unsoldmedian $168kupdated Oct 2026

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Latest results

The newest 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster sales with photographs
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster, sold Sep 2026

Sold $175,000

2012 · Obsidian Black Metallic · 7,400 mi
Sep 15, 2026 · Sotheby's Motorsport
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster, sold Sep 2026

Sold $101,000

2012 · Designo Mystic White II · 41,000 mi
Sep 12, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster, sold Sep 2026

Sold $290,000

2012 · AMG Imola Gray · 17,000 mi
Sep 10, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster, sold Sep 2026

Sold $270,000

2012 · Obsidian Black Metallic · 27,000 mi
Sep 8, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster, sold Jul 2026

Sold $137,500

2014 · Obsidian Black Metallic · 27,000 mi
Jul 14, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster, sold Jun 2026

Sold $401,000

2013 · AMG Alubeam Silver · 2,900 mi
Jun 25, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Every C197

Sold prices, last 12 months · Nov 1, 2026
Every C197. Sold prices, last 12 months · Nov 1, 2026
Roadster2012 to 2014GT Final Edition2014 to 2015Black Series2013 to 2014Coupe2011 to 2014
Shifty Estimate$182,500$365,200$600,700$311,100
Sold median$167,51317 sales$247,00017 sales$1,200,0004 sales$308,38410 sales
12-month moveUp 20.0%Up 3.3%Too few sales to callToo few sales to call
For sale104None10

Specifications

Engine
V8, 6.2L
Power
563 hp
Torque
479 lb-ft
0 to 60
3.8 s
Top speed
197 mph
Transmission
Dual-Clutch (PDK / DCT / DSG)
Drivetrain
RWD
Original MSRP
$206,375

Common questions

How much does a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster cost?

A 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster cost $206,375 new. Over the past 12 months, 17 have sold publicly at a median of $167,513. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $182,500. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $83,000 to $401,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $182,500, up 20.0% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 17 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster a good investment?

It has depreciated 12% against its $206,375 list price. Values are up 20.0% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $83,000 to $401,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster have sold?

Shifty has 46 public sales of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster on file. The earliest was on Jan 25, 2023.

What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster sold?

The highest public sale on file is $401,000, on Jun 25, 2026, with 2,900 mi.

What has a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $211,111Oct 30, 2026Obsidian Black Metallic · 28,000 mi
  • $397,560Sep 27, 202628,095 mi
  • $175,000Sep 15, 2026Obsidian Black Metallic · 7,400 mi

How many Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster are for sale right now?

Shifty tracks 10 listings of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster for sale right now.

About the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster

The SLS AMG Roadster represents Mercedes-AMG's final tribute to the gullwing legacy, trading those iconic doors for open-air thrills. Built for just two years, this hand-assembled masterpiece from Affalterbach houses the same naturally aspirated 6.3-liter V8 producing 563 horsepower as its coupe sibling. The seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and adaptive suspension deliver supercar performance with surprising daily usability. What sets the Roadster apart isn't just the fabric soft-top, it's the structural reinforcements that maintain the coupe's rigidity while adding only 88 pounds. Production numbers remain relatively low, making it the rarer SLS variant. With Mercedes-AMG moving toward turbocharged engines, the SLS Roadster marks the end of an era for high-revving naturally aspirated AMG V8s. Values have stabilized after initial depreciation, positioning it as an accessible entry into modern Mercedes supercar ownership with serious collectible potential.

Sales and listings

Showing 20 of 106 on file
2012 · Obsidian Black Metallic · 17,970 mi
Lapin Motor Co
Asking $177,991
Listed Oct 30
2012 · White · 9,924 mi
Valley Motors Inc
Asking $139,000
Listed Oct 27
2012 · Silver · 15,435 mi
Vehicle Selling Solutions Fsbo Vehicles
Asking $135,000
Listed Oct 22
2012 · Iridium Silver Metallic · 10,784 mi
McLaren Philadelphia
Asking $180,500
Listed Oct 2
2012 · Black · 18,580 mi
One Exotics Luxury Vehicles
Asking $327,813
Listed Sep 13
2012 · Silver · 13,501 mi
Motor Cars of Chicago
Asking $140,372
Listed Aug 28
2012 · Gray · 17,692 mi
Tactical Fleet Used
Asking $369,900
Listed Aug 19
2012 · Red · 11,695 mi
Ferrari of Rancho Mirage
Asking $185,495
Listed Aug 9
2012 · Silver · 32,164 mi
Viking Hiline
Asking $147,581
Listed Aug 9
2012 · Red · 27,106 mi
Autodynamics, Inc.
Asking $149,995
Listed Aug 9
2012 · Obsidian Black Metallic · 28,000 mi
Bring a Trailer
$211,111
Oct 30, 2026
2012 · 14,617 mi
Collecting Cars
Bid to $249,500
Oct 29, 2026
2012 · White · 39,770 mi
Streamline Motorsports
Last asking $42,400
No longer listed
2012 · Iridium Silver Metallic · 14,000 mi
Bring a Trailer
Bid to $272,272
Oct 21, 2026
2012 · Iridium Silver Metallic · 22,126 mi
Mercedes-Benz of Boston
Last asking $116,997
No longer listed
2012 · Gray · 13,798 mi
Auto Collection of Murfreesboro
Last asking $150,749
No longer listed
2012 · White · 7,586 mi
Orange Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Last asking $499,998
No longer listed
2012 · Silver · 10,784 mi
Porsche of The Main Line
Last asking $179,995
No longer listed
2012 · Silver · 10,784 mi
McLaren Philadelphia
Last asking $179,995
No longer listed
2012 · Iridium Silver Metallic · 14,000 mi
Bring a Trailer
Bid to $286,000
Oct 1, 2026

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