Best Mercedes-Benz SL550 Year to Buy
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz SL550 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 829 verified sales, the 2007 is the most affordable at $16,451 and trades most often (312 verified sales). The 2016 has held its value best, now worth 44% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 9 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Nov 1, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 9 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Mercedes-Benz SL550 Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 SL550 | $54,341No sale since Dec 2025 | 49% | 7 · too few to rank | 14 |
| 2017 SL550 | $48,077No sale since Dec 2025 | 44% | 4 · too few to rank | 13 |
| 2016 SL550 | $46,525 | 44% | 13 | 15 |
| 2015 SL550 | $41,365 | 39% | 14 | 9 |
| 2014 SL550 | $27,200 | 26% | 23 | 30 |
| 2013 SL550 | $19,066 | 18% | 82 | 58 |
| 2012 SL550 | $19,113 | 18% | 18 | 6 |
| 2011 SL550 | $18,104 | 18% | 71 | 15 |
| 2009 SL550 | $19,480 | 20% | 165 | 31 |
| 2008 SL550 | $23,183 | 24% | 120 | 7 |
| 2007 SL550 | $16,451 | 17% | 312 | 14 |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
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Best Mercedes-Benz SL550 Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Mercedes-Benz SL550 year to buy?
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz SL550 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 829 verified sales, the 2007 is the most affordable at $16,451 and trades most often (312 verified sales). The 2016 has held its value best, now worth 44% of its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Mercedes-Benz SL550 year is the cheapest?
The 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550 is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $16,451. The most valuable is the 2016, at $46,525.
Which Mercedes-Benz SL550 year holds its value best?
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL550 is now worth 44% of its original MSRP of $105,500, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Mercedes-Benz SL550 worth?
Depending on the model year, a Mercedes-Benz SL550 is worth from $16,451 to $46,525 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Mercedes-Benz SL550 year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.