Model year guide

2003 Mercedes-benz sl500

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2003 Mercedes-benz sl500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2003 Mercedes-benz sl500 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2003 Mercedes-benz sl500 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined16 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2003 Mercedes-benz sl500 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2003 Mercedes-benz sl500.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 9 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2003 Mercedes-benz sl500 MPG & running costs

Combined16 mpg
City14 mpg
Highway20 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,150
EPA size classTwo Seaters
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Passenger volume50 cu ft
Cargo volume9 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$13,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2003 Mercedes-benz sl500 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$25,750
Fuel only$25,750
Per mile$0.34

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
178.7 in
Width
72.0 in
Height
51.2 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Curb weight
4,046 lb
Front track
62.2 in
Rear track
60.6 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2003 Mercedes-benz sl500. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

2003 Mercedes-benz sl500 trims & engines on record

Trims
SL500
Engines
5.0L 8-cyl 302 hp

2003 Mercedes-benz sl500 vehicles on record

2003 Mercedes-benz sl500 2003 Mercedes-benz sl500 SL500WDBSK75F73F012929

Other Mercedes-benz sl500 model years

2004 2000 1998 1995

2003 Mercedes-benz sl500 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Mercedes-benz sl500 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2003 Mercedes-benz sl500. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2003 Mercedes-benz sl500 get?

The 2003 Mercedes-benz sl500 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 16 mpg combined (14 city / 20 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.