Mercedes-Benz SL 280
3 generations · 1963–2001The Mercedes-Benz SL 280 has been built in 3 generations between 1963 and 2001. On the European used-car market it costs €59,983 on average across 31 listings — from €22,864 for the R129 to €190,283 for the W113.
Mercedes-Benz SL 280 generations
R1291989–2001Fourth generationAverage used price€22,86412 listings- Power
- 193–204 HP
- Body styles
- Roadster
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R1071971–1989Third generationAverage used price€34,10813 listings- Power
- 177–185 HP
- Body styles
- Roadster
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W1131963–1971Second generationAverage used price€190,2836 listings- Power
- 194 HP
- Body styles
- Roadster
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How the Mercedes-Benz SL 280 generations differ
| Generation | R129 | R107 | W113 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Production years | 1989–2001 | 1971–1989 | 1963–1971 |
| Average used price | €22,864 | €34,108 | €190,283 |
| Typical price range | €17,070 – €29,100 | €24,636 – €65,318 | €185,966 – €194,600 |
| Average mileage | 118,812 km | 145,400 km | 21,367 km |
| Listings | 12 | 13 | 6 |
| Power | 193–204 HP | 177–185 HP | 194 HP |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Automatic 91% · Manual 9% | — | — |
| Body styles | Roadster | Roadster | Roadster |
| Length × width | 3.20 × 1.13 m | — | — |
| Wheelbase | 2.52 m | 2.45 m | 2.40 m |
| Kerb weight | 1,841 kg | 1,540 kg | 1,410 kg |
| CO₂ (NEDC, median) | 271 g/km | — | — |
| Seats and doors | 2 seats · 2 doors | 2 seats · 2 doors | 2 seats · 2 doors |
| NL registrations | 113 | 4 | 2 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory figures (power, weight, CO₂, dimensions, original list price) come from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data), combined across each generation's model years.
Which Mercedes-Benz SL 280 generation to pick
Prices and mileage by year
| Year | Average price | Average mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | €22,245 | 100,619 km | 2 |
| 1999 | €17,070 | 142,799 km | 3 |
| 1996 | €27,323 | 88,187 km | 3 |
| 1995 | €22,533 | 157,774 km | 3 |
| 1994 | €29,100 | 58,222 km | 1 |
| 1984 | €28,692 | 114,654 km | 4 |
| 1983 | €24,636 | 202,618 km | 4 |
| 1982 | €33,150 | 116,619 km | 3 |
| 1971 | €65,318 | 135,625 km | 2 |
| 1969 | €194,600 | 34,095 km | 3 |
| 1968 | €185,966 | 8,639 km | 3 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory data comes from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data).