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Mercedes-Benz SL 300 SL (W198)

274 sales on our records. Figures as of Nov. 10, 2026.

What it sells for

Middle half of sales$1,271,500 to $1,713,750
Median$1,412,500
Sales behind it52Likely

From 52 sales over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $1,271,500 and $1,713,750.

How it trades

Auctions ended
26
Sold
22
Sell-through
85%
For sale now
32

Asking prices now

11 cars for sale. Half ask between $370,500 and $1,375,000.

Asking prices are what sellers want, not what cars sell for.

Versions

NameYearsSales
300 SL Gullwing1954 to 195713
300 SL Roadster1957 to 196321

Latest sales

Latest sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL GullwingBring a Trailer, Oct. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 29, 2026$1,710,000
1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL RoadsterRM Sotheby's, Aug. 15, 2026RM Sotheby'sAug. 15, 2026$1,050,000
1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL RoadsterGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026Gooding Christie'sAug. 15, 2026$1,300,000
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL RoadsterRM Sotheby's, Aug. 15, 2026RM Sotheby'sAug. 15, 2026$1,450,000
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL GullwingRM Sotheby's, Aug. 15, 2026RM Sotheby'sAug. 15, 2026$1,490,000
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL GullwingRM Sotheby's, Aug. 15, 2026RM Sotheby'sAug. 15, 2026$1,650,000
1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL RoadsterGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026Gooding Christie'sAug. 15, 2026$1,800,000
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL GullwingGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026Gooding Christie'sAug. 15, 2026$2,700,000
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing CoupeBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2026Broad ArrowAug. 14, 2026$1,540,909
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL RoadsterBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2026Broad ArrowAug. 14, 2026$1,850,000
1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Alloy-Block RoadsterBring a Trailer, July 21, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 21, 2026$1,511,000
1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL RoadsterBring a Trailer, May 18, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 18, 2026$1,451,000
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL GullwingBring a Trailer, May 8, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 8, 2026$1,550,000
1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL RoadsterBroad Arrow, March 7, 2026Broad ArrowMarch 7, 2026$925,000
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing CoupeBroad Arrow, March 7, 2026Broad ArrowMarch 7, 2026$1,325,000
1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL RoadsterGooding Christie's, March 6, 2026Gooding Christie'sMarch 6, 2026$925,000
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL GullwingGooding Christie's, March 6, 2026Gooding Christie'sMarch 6, 2026$1,825,000
1961 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL ROADSTERBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 24, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 24, 2026$1,700,000
1955 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL GULLWING COUPEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 24, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 24, 2026$2,300,000
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL RoadsterRM Sotheby's, Jan. 23, 2026RM Sotheby'sJan. 23, 2026$1,050,000
1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL RoadsterMecum, Jan. 17, 2026MecumJan. 17, 2026$1,400,000
1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL RoadsterBring a Trailer, Nov. 18, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 18, 2025$1,200,000
1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL RoadsterBroad Arrow, Oct. 31, 2025Broad ArrowOct. 31, 2025$1,660,000
1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL RoadsterBring a Trailer, Oct. 1, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 1, 2025$1,355,000
1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL RoadsterBring a Trailer, Aug. 22, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 22, 2025$1,047,000
45-Years-Owned 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL GullwingBring a Trailer, Aug. 22, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 22, 2025$1,261,000
1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL RoadsterRM Sotheby's, Aug. 16, 2025RM Sotheby'sAug. 16, 2025$1,025,000
1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL RoadsterMecum, Aug. 16, 2025MecumAug. 16, 2025$1,350,000
1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL RoadsterRM Sotheby's, Aug. 16, 2025RM Sotheby'sAug. 16, 2025$1,400,000
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL RoadsterGooding Christie's, Aug. 16, 2025Gooding Christie'sAug. 16, 2025$1,400,000