Mercedes-Benz 300SL
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 65 public sales of the Mercedes-Benz 300SL. The records run from December 2023 to October 2026. In the past 12 months, 22 sold at a median of $1,549,900. The Shifty Estimate runs from $1,586,400 for the Roadster to $1,866,900 for the Gullwing.
Versions
About the Mercedes-Benz 300SL
- Built
- 1954 to 1963
- Versions
- 2
- Body styles
- Convertible, Coupe
- Engine
- Naturally Aspirated I6, 3.0L
- Power
- 215 hp
- 0 to 60
- 7 to 7.5 s
- Top speed
- 155 to 161 mph
- Designer
- Friedrich Geiger
The Mercedes-Benz 300SL was built from 1954 to 1963.
The Roadster, the most traded version: 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.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Mercedes-Benz 300SL cost?
In the past 12 months, 22 sold at a median of $1,549,900. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $1,166,825 and $1,820,000. The Shifty Estimate runs from $1,586,400 to $1,866,900, depending on version.
What is a Mercedes-Benz 300SL worth today?
The Shifty Estimate depends on the version. Each describes a well-kept example. Gullwing: $1,866,900. Roadster: $1,586,400.
What is the cheapest 300SL to buy?
The Roadster has the lowest Shifty Estimate, at $1,586,400. In the past 12 months, 17 sold at a median of $1,435,000.
Which 300SL is worth the most?
The Gullwing has the highest Shifty Estimate, at $1,866,900. In the past 12 months, 5 sold at a median of $1,820,000.
How many Mercedes-Benz 300SLs have sold?
Shifty has recorded 65 public sales since December 2023. 22 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $1,166,825 on Oct 9, 2026.
Which 300SL sells most often?
The Roadster trades most often, with 43 recorded sales. 17 came in the past 12 months. More sales make its value the firmest to read.
Where do Mercedes-Benz 300SLs sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 8 were at RM Sotheby's. The rest: Broad Arrow (3), Gooding & Company (3), Barrett-Jackson (2) and Bring a Trailer (2).
How many miles do Mercedes-Benz 300SLs have when they sell?
Across the last 6 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 22,375 miles. The lowest showed 1,076 miles and the highest 55,000 miles.
Where do Shifty's Mercedes-Benz 300SL prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Mercedes-Benz 300SL. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.