MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS
1994–2025 · 97 trims available
At a Glance
SL-CLASS OVERVIEW
Year Range
1994–2025
Total Configurations
97
Best MyCar Score
72.5 / 100
Price Range (Used)
$83,800–$299,000
Trim Levels
2025 CONFIGURATIONS
Showing 2025 trims. Select a year above for full details.
Trim Guide
UNDERSTANDING SL-CLASS TRIMS
Averaged across all model years. Sorted entry-level to premium by price.
| Trim | Body | Avg MPG | Avg HP | Avg MSRP | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL 400 | Convertible | 23 | 329 | $84,525 | 69 |
| SL500 | Convertible | 17 | 307 | $87,765 | 69 |
| SL 450 | Convertible | 23 | 362 | $88,825 | 69 |
| SL550 | Convertible | 17 | 395 | $101,007 | 67 |
| SL 550 | Convertible | 20 | 446 | $111,017 | 69 |
| AMG SL 43 | Convertible | 22 | 389 | $111,217 | 69 |
| SL55 AMG | Convertible | 14 | 499 | $123,283 | 67 |
| SL600 | Convertible | 14 | 434 | $131,094 | 69 |
| SL63 AMG | Convertible | 16 | 523 | $141,518 | 68 |
| AMG SL 55 | Convertible | 16 | 469 | $141,963 | 67 |
| SL 63 AMG | Convertible | 19 | 572 | $150,300 | 70 |
| AMG SL 63 | Convertible | 16 | 577 | $177,940 | 68 |
| SL65 AMG | Convertible | 15 | 608 | $195,061 | 68 |
| AMG SL 63 S E PERFORMANCE | Convertible | 18 | 805 | $207,075 | 71 |
| SL 65 AMG | Convertible | 17 | 621 | $218,475 | 70 |
| SL65 AMG Black Series | Coupe | 14 | 661 | $299,000 | 69 |
| AMG SL63 | Convertible | N/A | N/A | N/A | 73 |
| SL320 | Convertible | 18 | 229 | N/A | 70 |
| SL500 SL1 Sport | Convertible | 17 | 315 | N/A | 71 |
| SL600 SL1 Sport | Convertible | 14 | 389 | N/A | 71 |
Specs Summary
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A SL-CLASS
| Spec | Entry Level | Top Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $83,800 | $299,000 |
| MPG (combined) | 13 combined | 23 combined |
| Horsepower | 228 HP | 805 HP |
| Seating | 2 passengers | 4 passengers |
| Body Types | Convertible | Convertible, Coupe |
Year-by-Year Analysis
BEST & WORST YEARS
Best Year
2000
Average MyCar Score: 70.9 · 0 avg recalls
Years to Watch
None flagged
All years score above average. Strong reliability across the board.
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