2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500
Engine
5.0L V8
Mileage
29,618 mi
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Exterior
Black
Interior
Tan
The Story
The 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is one of the most elegant two-seat roadsters of its era — a retractable hardtop grand tourer built to cover miles in serious comfort. Black over tan with just 29,618 miles, this R230 SL has barely been driven and presents in exceptional condition for its age. Powered by a 5.0-liter V8 and backed by a 7-speed automatic, this is a low-mile classic that only gets harder to find in this condition.
The SL That Time Forgot.
LOW MILE R230 GRAND TOURER
The R230 Mercedes-Benz SL500 represents the pinnacle of early 2000s German grand touring — a two-seat roadster that balanced performance, luxury, and engineering sophistication in a way few cars of its era could match. Black over tan leather is the definitive SL color combination, understated and timeless in equal measure. With just 29,618 miles showing, this example has spent most of its life preserved rather than driven — and it shows. Finding an R230 SL500 in this condition and at this mileage is increasingly rare.
PERFORMANCE & HISTORY
302 Horsepower. Seven Speeds. Retractable Hardtop.
The 5.0-liter DOHC V8 produces 302 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque, managed through Mercedes' 7-speed driver-adaptive automatic with Touch Shift capability. Active Body Control suspension eliminates traditional anti-roll bars in favor of a hydraulic system that reads the road and adjusts in real time — delivering a ride quality that remains impressive by any standard. The retractable hardtop transforms from coupe to roadster in 16 seconds at the push of a button, with an automatic pop-up roll bar adding a layer of passive safety when needed. Showing 29,618 miles on a well-preserved, low-use example.
EXTERIOR & INTERIOR
Classic Black. Warm Tan. Nothing Extra.
The black exterior wears its age well — clean, purposeful, and well suited to the SL's long hood and fastback proportions that made the R230 generation one of the best-looking Mercedes of the modern era. Inside, tan leather, fine wood trim, and aluminum accents create a cabin that feels more lounge than cockpit — exactly what a grand tourer should feel like. The two-seat layout keeps everything within reach and the overall presentation reflects the low mileage throughout. This is a collector-grade SL that can still be driven and enjoyed without guilt.
Features & Options
- 302HP 5.0L DOHC V8 — 7-Speed Automatic
- Active Body Control Hydraulic Suspension
- Black Exterior / Tan Leather Interior
- Just 29,618 Miles — Collector Grade Condition
- Retractable Vario-Roof Hardtop
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