Priced at $13,444, this vehicle is within the current market price range of $13,000 to $15,200.
It has 60,389 miles, which is 7,111 (11%) below the median mileage of 67,500.
Note: This is an estimate based on a variety of factors (experimental feature). It is intended to provide a fair market value range to help guide your buying decision.
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The 2003 SL500 is a two-seat luxury roadster (convertible) with a retractable hardtop, allowing it to transform between a coupe and an open convertible in ~16 seconds. MotorTrend+2Cars.com+2
It was a clean-sheet redesign — the SL line had been in its previous form for about 12 years, so this generation introduced major updates. MotorTrend+1
Exterior styling draws on SL heritage (e.g. vents in the front fenders reminiscent of old SLs), while also reflecting contemporary Mercedes design cues, including aggressive wheel arches, smooth curves, xenon high-intensity headlights, and a sleek body shape with a low drag coefficient (~0.29) for that kind of car. MotorTrend+1
The interior is positioned as luxurious and high-quality: use of leather, fine wood or walnut trim, metal/aluminum accents, with craftsmanship and build quality emphasized. The cabin is meant to feel both sporty and refined. Cars.com+2MotorTrend+2
Technology and features marketed include: active suspension (Active Body Control, “ABC”) to reduce body roll and improve ride and handling; a fully electronic brake control system (electro-hydraulic/brake-by-wire) for more responsive braking and safety especially in emergency or dynamic driving; COMAND system integrating navigation, phone, audio controls; Keyless Go (memory settings for seats, mirrors, stereo) etc. Road & Track+4MotorTrend+4Cars.com+4
Technical Specifications & Performance ClaimsEngine & Powertrain
5.0-liter V8, SOHC 24-valve. Car and Driver+2Cars.com+2
Output approximately 302 hp and 339 lb-ft torque. Car and Driver+2Road & Track+2
Matched with a 5-speed automatic transmission with a manual-shift (“Touch Shift” / “Manu-matic”) mode. Forbes+2Car and Driver+2
Performance / Driving Dynamics
0-60 mph in about 5.8 - 6.1 seconds (depending on test source). Car and Driver+2Road & Track+2
Top speed governed at ~155 mph. Car and Driver+2Machine Design+2
Braking: large vented, sometimes cross-drilled disc brakes; front and rear, with ABS, electronic brake distribution, and brake assist. Car and Driver+2Autoweek+2
Chassis, Suspension, Handling
Independent multi-link suspension front and rear. Car and Driver+1
Active Body Control (ABC) is standard, designed to reduce body roll, dive, and sway for both comfortable cruising and enthusiastic driving. MotorTrend+1
Exterior / Practical
The hardtop folds away neatly into the trunk; the mechanism is engineered so the trunk retains usable space even when top is stored. Machine Design+1
Aerodynamics: low drag; use of aluminum in body construction in places to reduce weight. Cars.com+1
Comfort & Luxury Features
High quality acoustic insulation; roof-up it’s quiet (“as tranquil as a limousine”) and roof-down with wind deflector + up windows you get decent comfort. MotorTrend+1
Interior appointments include multi-contour heated/cooled seats, memory settings, dual-zone automatic climate control, premium audio system, navigation, etc. Forbes+2Barrett-Jackson+2
Non-smoker owner, Vehicle Runs Well, Smooth ride, Always parked indoors, Regularly maintained, Arctic cold a/c, No pets, Must test drive, Title in possession, Mint Condition, Primarily highway miles, Drives great
This Used 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 is available for drivers in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Boca Raton, Lake Worth, Hollywood, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach ...
