Mercedes-Benz SL-Class year by year: price, power, mpg, size
Base price change, 2009 to 2026
+14%
- Base price: $98,500 (2009) to $112,550 (2026).
- Median convertible base price: +231% over the same years.
- Redesigned: 2011, 2015, 2022, 2023.
- Years since the last redesign: 3.
| Year | Trims | Base MSRP | Top MSRP | Horsepower | MPG or range | Length | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | $112,550 | $224,900 | 329 to 805 hp | 16 to 22 mpg | 181.6 in | 101.8 in | 4,035 lb |
| 2025 | 8 | $111,950 | $187,150 | 329 to 805 hp | 16 to 22 mpg | 181.6 in | 101.8 in | 4,035 lb |
| 2024 | 8 | $111,800 | $207,000 | 329 to 805 hp | 16 to 22 mpg | 181.6 in | 101.8 in | 4,035 lb |
| 2023 | 7 | $109,900 | $183,000 | 329 to 621 hp | 16 to 23 mpg | 181.6 in | 101.8 in | 4,035 lb |
| 2022 | 6 | $137,400 | $178,100 | 329 to 621 hp | 16 mpg | 181.6 in | 101.8 in | N/A |
| 2020 | 5 | $91,000 | $114,700 | 329 to 621 hp | 20 to 22 mpg | 182.3 in | 101.7 in | 3,826 lb |
| 2019 | 5 | $89,150 | $154,450 | 329 to 621 hp | 18 to 23 mpg | 182.3 in | 101.7 in | 3,826 lb |
| 2018 | 5 | $88,200 | $222,000 | 329 to 621 hp | 16 to 23 mpg | 182.3 in | 101.7 in | 3,826 lb |
| 2017 | 7 | $86,950 | $219,850 | 329 to 621 hp | 16 to 23 mpg | 182.3 in | 101.7 in | 3,826 lb |
| 2016 | 4 | $85,050 | $217,550 | 329 to 621 hp | 17 to 23 mpg | 181.6 in | 101.8 in | 3,836 lb |
| 2015 | 4 | $84,000 | $215,250 | 329 to 621 hp | 17 to 23 mpg | 181.6 in | 101.8 in | 3,836 lb |
| 2014 | 3 | $106,700 | $214,500 | 429 to 621 hp | 17 to 20 mpg | 181.6 in | 101.8 in | 4,001 lb |
| 2013 | 3 | $105,500 | $212,240 | 429 to 621 hp | 17 to 20 mpg | 181.6 in | 101.8 in | 3,935 lb |
| 2012 | 2 | $103,650 | $140,440 | 382 to 518 hp | 14 to 17 mpg | 179.5 in to 181.5 in | 100.8 in | 4,222 lb |
| 2011 | 3 | $102,600 | $198,750 | 382 to 604 hp | 14 to 17 mpg | 179.5 in to 181.5 in | 100.8 in | 4,222 lb |
| 2010 | 4 | N/A | N/A | 329 to 621 hp | 17 to 23 mpg | 181.6 in | 100.8 in to 101.8 in | 3,836 lb to 4,553 lb |
| 2009 | 10 | $98,500 | $299,000 | 382 to 661 hp | 14 to 16 mpg | 178.5 in to 181.5 in | 100.8 in | 4,220 lb to 4,553 lb |
What changed each year
| Year | Vs | What changed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2 more trims. Base price +$600. |
| 2025 | 2024 | Base price +$150. +41 hp. |
| 2024 | 2023 | 1 more trim. Base price +$1,900. -1 mpg. |
| 2023 | 2022 | Redesign. 1 more trim. Base price -$27,500. -94 hp. +7 mpg. |
| 2022 | 2020 | Redesign. 1 more trim. Base price +$46,400. +107 hp. -6 mpg. Length -0.7 in. |
| 2020 | 2019 | Base price +$1,850. -1 mpg. |
| 2019 | 2018 | Base price +$950. |
| 2018 | 2017 | 2 fewer trims. Base price +$1,250. |
| 2017 | 2016 | 3 more trims. Base price +$1,900. +33 hp. Length +0.7 in. |
| 2016 | 2015 | Base price +$1,050. |
| 2015 | 2014 | Redesign. 1 more trim. Base price -$22,700. -100 hp. +3 mpg. Curb weight -165 lb. |
| 2014 | 2013 | Base price +$1,200. |
| 2013 | 2012 | 1 more trim. Base price +$1,850. +47 hp. +3 mpg. Wheelbase +1.0 in. Curb weight -287 lb. |
| 2012 | 2011 | 1 fewer trim. Base price +$1,050. |
| 2011 | 2010 | Redesign. 1 fewer trim. +53 hp. -6 mpg. |
| 2010 | 2009 | 6 fewer trims. -53 hp. +7 mpg. |
What this cannot tell you
Specs of the cheapest trim each year. Other trims differ.
Redesigns found from size and power changes only.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
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