1997 SL-Class
SL320 129
3.2L 6-cyl · Gasoline · Drive not recorded 1 pattern · View specs
WDBFA63F-V →
211 VINs in our data
228 hp · Convertible
$9,945 median asking price
9 price observations · Updated Sep 20, 2026
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1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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| Specification | SL500 129 WDBFA67F-V | SL320 129 WDBFA63F-V | SL600 129 WDBFA76F-V |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5L 12-cyl | 3.2L 6-cyl | 6L 12-cyl |
| Power | 315 hp | 228 hp | 389 hp |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Body | Convertible | Convertible | Convertible |
| Doors | 2-door | 2-door | 2-door |
| Median asking price | $15,900 | $9,945 | Not recorded |
| Price observations | 8 | 9 | Not recorded |
| Price sample updated | Sep 20, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | Not recorded |
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1997 SL-Class
SL500 129
5L 12-cyl · Gasoline · Drive not recorded 1 pattern · View specs
WDBFA67F-V →
354 VINs in our data
315 hp · Convertible
$15,900 median asking price
8 price observations · Updated Sep 20, 2026
1997 SL-Class
SL600 129
6L 12-cyl · Gasoline · Drive not recorded 1 pattern · View specs
WDBFA76F-V →
41 VINs in our data
389 hp · Convertible
No qualifying asking-price sample for this pattern.
Source: manufacturer specifications decoded through NHTSA vPIC, alongside VIN and listing records in our dataset. Trim groups are for browsing; shared labels do not establish identical equipment. Confirm options on the specific vehicle.
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