Mercedes Benz Sl Class depreciation
A 2026 Mercedes Benz Sl Class averages $192,443 — a 1997 averages $14,813 (92% lower).
Updated July 25, 2026 · Live dealer listing data
Average price by model year
| Year | Average price | Avg. mileage | vs. previous year | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $192,443 | 247 | +$41,927 | 166 |
| 2025 | $150,516 | 1,803 | +$3,170 | 60 |
| 2024 | $147,346 | 4,362 | +$51,399 | 25 |
| 2023 | $95,947 | 11,039 | −$4,143 | 75 |
| 2022 | $100,090 | 16,114 | +$41,582 | 199 |
| 2020 | $58,508 | 29,523 | +$1,318 | 21 |
| 2019 | $57,190 | 29,742 | +$11,452 | 18 |
| 2018 | $45,738 | 52,564 | −$2,772 | 31 |
| 2017 | $48,510 | 49,369 | +$9,465 | 44 |
| 2016 | $39,045 | 52,523 | +$860 | 56 |
| 2015 | $38,185 | 49,049 | +$4,057 | 60 |
| 2014 | $34,128 | 56,938 | +$587 | 60 |
| 2013 | $33,541 | 59,991 | +$7,447 | 122 |
| 2011 | $26,094 | 63,817 | +$891 | 36 |
| 2009 | $25,203 | 63,979 | +$7,502 | 92 |
| 2008 | $17,701 | 72,862 | −$183 | 26 |
| 2007 | $17,884 | 74,856 | −$1,455 | 86 |
| 2006 | $19,339 | 70,471 | +$1,422 | 45 |
| 2005 | $17,917 | 73,762 | +$901 | 100 |
| 2004 | $17,016 | 66,968 | +$2,649 | 80 |
| 2003 | $14,367 | 70,760 | −$942 | 156 |
| 2001 | $15,309 | 99,058 | −$1,117 | 11 |
| 2000 | $16,426 | 76,835 | −$1,563 | 11 |
| 1999 | $17,989 | 80,492 | +$203 | 19 |
| 1998 | $17,786 | 86,374 | +$2,973 | 14 |
| 1997 | $14,813 | 102,183 | — | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Mercedes Benz Sl Class depreciate per year?
A Mercedes Benz Sl Class averages out to roughly 3.2% of value lost per year, though real-world depreciation is front-loaded — steepest in the first few years. A 2026 averages $192,443, while a 1997 — 29 years older — averages $14,813: 92% lower overall. Figures come from live dealer listings, updated July 25, 2026.
Which Mercedes Benz Sl Class model year is cheapest?
The 2003 Mercedes Benz Sl Class is the most affordable model year we track, averaging $14,367. Compare every year in the table above.
How many Mercedes Benz Sl Class model years can I compare here?
This depreciation curve covers 26 model years, from 1997 to 2026, each averaged from live dealer listings and refreshed daily.
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