This 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 Convertible HardTop represents a sophisticated choice for those seeking classic German engineering combined with open-air driving enjoyment.
- Convertible HardTop with power operation
- 5.0L V8 engine with 5-speed automatic transmission
- Remote keyless entry
- Navigation System
- Heated front bucket seats with memory function
- Dual zone climate control with HVAC memory
- Xenon high intensity discharge headlights with cleaning system
- 17" silver alloy wheels
- Heated door mirrors with auto-dimming capability
- Leather steering wheel and shift knob
- Electronic Stability Control with traction control
- AM/FM stereo with CD player and weather band radio
- Adaptive suspension with auto-leveling technology
- 8-speaker audio system with steering wheel-mounted controls
The powertrain delivers reliable performance with its 5.0L V8 engine achieving 15 city and 22 highway mpg, paired with a smooth 5-speed automatic transmission featuring overdrive. The rear-wheel drive configuration provides the responsive handling characteristic of Mercedes-Benz sports cars, enhanced by four-wheel independent suspension and speed-sensing steering that adapts to your driving conditions.
Climate control extends throughout the cabin with dual zone air conditioning and heated front seats offering personalized comfort for both driver and passenger. The navigation system, combined with integrated Tele Aid emergency communication, ensures confident travel whether you're exploring familiar routes or venturing into new territory. Memory functions for seat position, steering wheel, and climate settings allow quick personalization each time you enter the vehicle.
The convertible hardtop mechanism provides genuine versatilityâ"raise it for weather protection or lower it for open-air motoring, all with the convenience of power operation. Xenon headlights with automatic cleaning illuminate your path with superior brightness, while the comprehensive airbag system and electronic stability control work together to maintain safety across varied driving situations.
At 55,109 miles, this SL 500 has been well-maintained and remains ready to deliver the distinctive Mercedes-Benz driving experience. The combination of luxury appointments, dependable engineering, and convertible capability makes this an excellent opportunity to own a German classic.
We invite you to visit our showroom and experience this vehicle firsthand.
Used 2003 Mercedes-BenzSL-Class Base
- Exterior Color
- Desert Silver Metallic
- Interior Color
- Ash/Dark Ash
- Odometer
- 55,109 miles
- Body/Seating
- Convertible/2 seats
- Seats
- 2 seats
- Fuel Economy (EPA-estimated MPG. Actual results may vary.)
- 15/22 MPG City/Hwy
- Transmission
- 5-Speed Automatic with Overdrive
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Engine
- V-8 cyl
- VIN
- WDBSK75F13F010139
- Stock Number
- 3F010139
Highlighted Features
- Navigation system
- Leather upholstery
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Power convertible roof
- Front dual zone A/C
- Rain sensing wipers
- Headlight cleaning
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Memory seat
- Heated front seats
- Remote keyless entry
Included Packages & Accessories
- Navigation System
- Convertible HardTop
- 8 Speakers
- AM/FM radio
- AM/FM Stereo w/Single In Dash CD
- CD player
- Remote CD player
- Weather band radio
- Air Conditioning
- DUAL ZONE
- Front dual zone A/C
- HVAC memory
- Rear window defroster
- Head restraints memory
- Memory seat
- Power driver seat
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel memory
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Adaptive suspension
- Auto-leveling suspension
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Speed-sensing steering
- Traction control
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- ABS brakes
- Child-Seat-Sensing Airbag
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Emergency communication system: Tele Aid
- Integrated roll-over protection
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Power adjustable front head restraints
- Brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Delay-off headlights
- Front fog lights
- Headlight cleaning
- High intensity discharge headlights: Xenon
- Rear fog lights
- Panic alarm
- Security system
- Speed control
- Auto-dimming door mirrors
- Bumpers: body-color
- Convertible roof wind blocker
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Auto tilt-away steering wheel
- Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror
- Convertible roof lining
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front reading lights
- Garage door transmitter: Homelink
- Genuine wood console insert
- Genuine wood door panel insert
- Illuminated entry
- Leather Shift Knob
- Leather steering wheel
- Outside temperature display
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power convertible roof
- Spoiler
- Tachometer
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trip computer
- Front Bucket Seats
- Heated Front Bucket Seats
- Heated front seats
- Leather Seat Trim
- Power passenger seat
- Front Center Armrest w/Storage
- Passenger door bin
- 17" x 8.5" Silver Alloy Wheels
- Alloy wheels
- Glass rear window
- Rain sensing wipers
- Variably intermittent wipers
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Air conditioning
- Auto tilt-away steering wheel
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: Tele Aid
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Garage door transmitter: Homelink
- HVAC memory
- Head restraints memory
- Illuminated entry
- Memory seat
- Navigation system
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Residual heat recirculation
- Speed control
- Steering wheel memory
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trunk/hatch auto-latch
- Adaptive suspension
- Alloy wheels
- Auto-leveling suspension
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Power steering
- Speed-sensing steering
- Tires: performance
- 1st row LCD monitors: 1
- AM/FM radio
- CD player
- Diversity antenna
- Remote CD player
- Speaker type: Bose
- Speakers: 8
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Weather band radio
- Front center armrest: w/storage
- Front seats: bucket
- Genuine wood console insert
- Genuine wood door panel insert
- Heated front seats
- Leather shift knob
- Leather steering wheel
- Leather upholstery
- Max seating capacity: 2
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power 2-way passenger lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Power passenger seat
- Cylinder configuration: V-8
- Drive type: rear-wheel
- Engine liters: 5.0
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 15mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 22mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 21.1gal.
- Horsepower: 302hp @ 5,500RPM
- Manual-shift auto: Touch-Shift
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 24
- Recommended fuel: Premium Unleaded
- Sequential multi-point fuel injection
- Torque: 339 lb.-ft. @ 2,700RPM
- Transmission: 5 speed automatic
- Variable intake manifold
- Auto-dimming door mirrors
- Bumpers: body-color
- Convertible hard top
- Convertible roof lining
- Convertible roof wind blocker
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Glass rear window
- Heated door mirrors
- Power convertible roof
- Power door mirrors
- Rear cargo: trunk
- Tailpipe finisher: chrome
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Compression ratio: 10.00 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,835kg (4,045lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 97.0mm x 84.0mm (3.82" x 3.31")
- Engine displacement: 5.0 L
- Engine horsepower: 302hp @ 5,500RPM
- Engine torque: 339 lb.-ft. @ 2,700RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,829mm (72.0")
- Exterior height: 1,295mm (51.0")
- Exterior length: 4,534mm (178.5")
- Front headroom: 958mm (37.7")
- Front legroom: 1,090mm (42.9")
- Front shoulder room: 1,372mm (54.0")
- Interior cargo volume: 207 L (7 cu.ft.)
- Interior maximum cargo volume: 286 L (10 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 1,637L (57.8 cu.ft.)
- Turning radius: 5.7m (18.6')
- Wheelbase: 2,560mm (100.8")
- Delay-off headlights
- Display: analog
- Front fog lights
- Front reading lights
- Headlight cleaning
- Outside temperature display
- Rain sensing wipers
- Rear fog lights
- Rear window defroster
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Adjustable head restraints: driver and passenger w/tilt
- Brake assist
- Childseat sensing airbag
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Ignition disable
- Integrated roll-over protection
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Panic alarm
- Power adjustable front head restraints
- Security system
- Tracker system
- Traction control
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 5.0
Best of many Mercedes I have owned
By ralph on 3/29/2024 10:07:33 PM
Bought a 2006 500SL for only $9k. Knew I would have to put money in as the car had two leaky struts, bad engine mounts, leaking valve cover gaskets. two bad front wheel bearings. Body and interior in near perfect condition however. Yet at the end of the day I have a $95K car that is more fun and comfortable to drive than a low mileage F430 Ferrari I recently sold! Fixing the ABC is well worth it. The ride is amazing, whether Intestate or rutted, twisty country roads. Body style my all time SL favorite. Mine came with black AMG wheels so I put a black grill on it for a very exotic look. Though only 302 hp, the seven speed transmission helps provide excellent acceleration and gas mileage - which is now averaging 18.5 mpg. Replaced radio with updated Panasonic. Years ago had an '89 560 SL and loved it - but this one has far better power and I do love the classic look - which Mercedes retained on the SL line until 2023. - 5.0
Future Classic
By Jacques on 12/30/2023 11:38:35 PM
Ballin on a budget, but not really- this car has everything except the new toys that people put in the front (computer screen navs). If you are looking for a car and not a computer this one is tough to beat. The handling, the speed, the acceleration... the sound of the engine... this thing is like a baby supercar and even back to 2002 you can still drive this in style in 2024. Awesome bang for buck horsepower. - 5.0
Still a great piece of machinery
By Trey on 12/13/2022 1:24:50 AM
After 18 years I'm still in love. Great acceleration, responsive, hugs the road like it's in love, too. Tight handling corners at higher speeds, and if you're going 80mph and need to find 100, it'll get you there quickly. At 130mph, its still a solid and easy to handle car. Not cheap on maintenance but the exhilaration exceeds the cost.
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