Mercedes-Benz 300

1996 to 2002 · Sedan

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Shifty Estimate

$12,800

Low confidence · $10K to $16K

Sold median: Too few sales to call
Original MSRP: $43,900Down 71% since new

Collectible

Sold$12,750 · Hagerty Marketplace · Dec 2023

The market

Every recorded 1996 Mercedes-Benz 300 sale, by date and price

Dec 2023 · Hagerty Marketplace

$12,750 · 9,345 mi · Alabaster White

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Sold

1 saleupdated Dec 2023

Other 300 generations

W186/W189
W109
W124

Specifications

Engine: Inline-6, 3.0L
Power: 217 hp
Torque: 229 lb-ft
0 to 60: 8.7 s
Top speed: 134 mph
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Original MSRP: $43,900

Common questions

How much does a Mercedes-Benz 300 cost?

A 1996 Mercedes-Benz 300 cost $43,900 new. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $12,800. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $9,600 to $16,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1996 Mercedes-Benz 300 worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $12,800. 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 300 sold for at auction?

The most recent public sale we have on file:

$12,750Dec 15, 2023Alabaster White · 9,345 mi

About the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 300

The W129 SL 300 represents Mercedes-Benz's entry point into their flagship roadster lineup during the late '90s, but don't mistake it for a lesser car. Powered by a smooth 228-hp inline-six, this SL delivered classic grand touring character with Mercedes' legendary build quality. The retractable hardtop was revolutionary for its time, transforming from coupe to convertible in 20 seconds. While the V8 and V12 variants grab headlines, the 300 offers the purest SL experience, lighter, more balanced, and surprisingly engaging on twisty roads. Production spanned seven years, making it relatively common, but clean examples are increasingly sought after as the last of the truly analog SLs. Values remain accessible compared to AMG variants, making it an excellent entry point into R129 ownership for collectors who appreciate understated elegance over outright performance.