
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
2021 to 2030
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- Median · 12 mo
- $96,250
- Sales · 12 mo
- 14
Collectible
The market
No recorded sales yet. We track auctions and listings for this market continuously.
Common questions
How much does a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class cost?
Over the past 12 months, 14 have sold publicly at a median of $96,250. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $127,800. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $86,394 to $178,156, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 2021 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $127,800, down 5.6% over the past 12 months. That sits above the $96,250 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. We rate confidence low: 14 public sales in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.
About the 2021 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
The seventh-generation SL-Class marks Mercedes' return to its sports car roots after years of grand touring softness. Gone is the folding hardtop, replaced by a classic fabric soft-top that saves 46 pounds and lowers the center of gravity. The 2+2 configuration returns for the first time since the R129, though rear seats remain symbolic. Built on AMG's lightweight spaceframe architecture with extensive aluminum construction, the new SL delivers genuine sports car dynamics while maintaining SL luxury. The base SL55 packs AMG's twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 producing 469 horsepower, launching to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. Active aerodynamics, rear-wheel steering, and adaptive dampers ensure the handling matches the performance. For collectors, this represents a significant pivot back to the SL's sporting heritage, think R107 philosophy with modern execution. Early examples are already showing strong residual values, particularly in desirable color combinations.




