Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R230
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 535 public sales of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R230. The records run from August 2022 to October 2026. In the past 12 months, 176 sold at a median of $15,450. The Shifty Estimate runs from $15,300 for the SL500 to $40,400 for the SL65 AMG Black Series.
Versions
About the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R230
- Built
- 2002 to 2012
- Versions
- 3
- Body styles
- Convertible
- Engine
- V12, 6.0L Twin-Turbo
- Power
- 670 hp
- 0 to 60
- 3.8 s
- Top speed
- 200 mph
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R230 was built from 2002 to 2012.
The SL-Class, the most traded version: The R230-generation SL represents Mercedes' bold reimagining of their flagship roadster, introducing the controversial yet innovative folding hardtop that would define the model for a decade. Built on an all-new platform, this SL ditched the traditional soft top for a complex Vario-roof system that transformed the car from coupe to convertible in 16 seconds. The base SL350 and SL500 models offered refined grand touring with the smooth M272 V6 and M113 V8 respectively, while the SL55 AMG brought supercharged fury with 493 horsepower. Despite initial reliability concerns with the roof mechanism, these have largely been sorted, making well-maintained examples increasingly attractive to collectors. The R230's distinctive styling, featuring the prominent grille and muscular haunches, has aged remarkably well. As the last SL before downsizing trends took hold, these represent peak Mercedes luxury and engineering ambition from the early 2000s golden era.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R230 cost?
In the past 12 months, 176 sold at a median of $15,450. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $15,500 and $26,250. The Shifty Estimate runs from $15,300 to $40,400, depending on version.
What is a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R230 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate depends on the version. Each describes a well-kept example. SL65 AMG Black Series: $40,400. SL600: $19,000. SL500: $15,300.
What is the cheapest SL-Class R230 to buy?
The SL500 has the lowest Shifty Estimate, at $15,300. In the past 12 months, 141 sold at a median of $14,000.
Which SL-Class R230 is worth the most?
The SL65 AMG Black Series has the highest Shifty Estimate, at $40,400. In the past 12 months, 7 sold at a median of $39,000.
How many Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R230 examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 535 public sales since August 2022. 176 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $13,250 on Oct 19, 2026.
Which SL-Class R230 sells most often?
The SL500 trades most often, with 421 recorded sales. 141 came in the past 12 months. More sales make its value the firmest to read.
Where do Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R230 examples sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 16 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Barrett-Jackson (3) and Car & Classic (1).
How many miles do Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R230 examples have when they sell?
Across the last 17 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 41,000 miles. The lowest showed 4,200 miles and the highest 85,000 miles.
Where do Shifty's Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R230 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R230. 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.