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Mercedes Benz 300sl Roadster

215 hp inline-6. Compare true ownership costs across 50 countries — purchase price, import duties, insurance, fuel, and annual running costs.

1963

Base Price

$1.2M

USD MSRP

Cheapest Country

🇻🇪 Venezuela

$-59559/yr

Most Expensive

🇸🇬 Singapore

$-35818/yr

5-Year TCO (US)

$980K

Total cost of ownership

Countries Tracked

Full cost breakdown

Years Available

Model years tracked

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Fuel Efficiency

~14L / 100km

At 15,000 km/yr, approx. 2100 litres annually

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3-Year Depreciation

-20% loss

Loses ~$-240,000 from $1,200,000 base in 3 years

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Annual Maintenance

$3,500

Typical for Classic segment in developed markets

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Segment

Classic

Competes in the Classic segment globally

About This Model

Classic Segment: Appreciating Assets and Specialist Costs

Classic vehicles are appreciating assets in most established markets. Well-documented examples with matching numbers and original components have consistently outperformed inflation and many traditional investment vehicles over 20-year horizons. However, restoration and maintenance costs are significant: specialist labour rates, period-correct parts, and storage requirements mean that the true cost of classic ownership is substantially higher than the purchase price alone suggests. Buyers should budget for comprehensive specialist insurance, climate-controlled storage, and annual inspection costs that can total $5,000–15,000 USD per year.

The Mercedes Benz 300sl Roadster is a Classic-segment vehicle with a base price of $1,200,000 USD. 215 hp inline-6. Across 50 countries, annual ownership costs range from $-59559 in Venezuela to $-35818 in Singapore — a -40% difference driven by import duties, fuel prices, insurance markets, and local taxation.

Annual Cost Snapshot (US)

Depreciation

$-60,000

Insurance

$2,150

Fuel

$1,890

Maintenance

$5,375

Registration

$500

Total Annual$-50,085

Full US Breakdown

Interactive Chart

Mercedes Benz 300sl Roadster — Annual Cost by Country

Includes insurance, fuel (15,000 km/yr), maintenance, depreciation, and taxes.

Depreciation Curve

How Fast Does the 300sl Roadster Lose Value?

Starting at $1,200,000, the Mercedes Benz 300sl Roadster retains 145% of its value after 5 years — appreciating as a classic asset.

Year 1

$1,260,000 (105%)

Year 2

$1,344,000 (112%)

Year 3

$1,440,000 (120%)

Year 4

$1,560,000 (130%)

Year 5

$1,740,000 (145%)

Market Value Over 5 Years

Cost Composition

What Makes Up the Annual Cost?

Annual ownership cost in the United States: $-50,085. Depreciation is the largest single cost at 120% of total annual spend.

Depreciation

$-60,000120%

Insurance

$2,150-4%

Fuel

$1,890-4%

Maintenance

$5,375-11%

Registration

$500-1%

Country Rankings

Where Is the 300sl Roadster Cheapest & Most Expensive?

🏆5 Cheapest Countries to Own

#1🇻🇪

Venezuela

Purchase: $1.7M

$-59559/yr

#2🇮🇷

Iran

Purchase: $2.5M

$-59155/yr

#3🇧🇩

Bangladesh

Purchase: $3.5M

$-57218/yr

#4🇪🇬

Egypt

Purchase: $1.9M

$-56825/yr

#5🇳🇬

Nigeria

Purchase: $1.7M

$-56497/yr

💸5 Most Expensive Countries to Own

#1🇸🇬

Singapore

Purchase: $1.8M

$-35818/yr

#2🇭🇰

Hong Kong

Purchase: $2.6M

$-40822/yr

#3🇬🇧

United Kingdom

Purchase: $1.5M

$-45988/yr

#4🇮🇹

Italy

Purchase: $1.6M

$-46362/yr

#5🇮🇱

Israel

Purchase: $2.6M

$-46572/yr

50 Countries

Mercedes Benz 300sl Roadster — Annual Cost by Country

Based on 1963 model. Includes insurance, fuel (15,000 km/yr), maintenance, depreciation, and taxes.

#	Country	Purchase Price	Import Duty	Insurance/yr	Fuel/yr	Annual Total	Details
1	🇻🇪Venezuela	$1.7M	20%	$100	$21	$-59559	View
2	🇮🇷Iran	$2.5M	90%	$160	$105	$-59155	View
3	🇧🇩Bangladesh	$3.5M	150%	$220	$2K	$-57218	View
4	🇪🇬Egypt	$1.9M	40%	$470	$840	$-56825	View
5	🇳🇬Nigeria	$1.7M	35%	$570	$1K	$-56497	View
6	🇷🇺Russia	$1.7M	15%	$720	$1K	$-55775	View
7	🇺🇦Ukraine	$1.6M	10%	$520	$2K	$-55538	View
8	🇮🇳India	$3.1M	100%	$370	$2K	$-55497	View
9	🇵🇪Peru	$1.5M	9%	$620	$2K	$-55432	View
10	🇶🇦Qatar	$1.3M	5%	$1K	$399	$-55231	View
11	🇮🇩Indonesia	$1.9M	40%	$670	$2K	$-55177	View
12	🇵🇰Pakistan	$2.1M	50%	$470	$3K	$-55077	View
13	🇻🇳Vietnam	$2.2M	70%	$470	$2K	$-55053	View
14	🇬🇭Ghana	$1.7M	20%	$670	$2K	$-54787	View
15	🇲🇾Malaysia	$1.7M	30%	$980	$1K	$-54738	View
16	🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	$1.4M	5%	$1K	$504	$-54726	View
17	🇵🇭Philippines	$1.7M	30%	$780	$2K	$-54412	View
18	🇹🇭Thailand	$2.3M	80%	$880	$2K	$-54272	View
19	🇰🇪Kenya	$1.7M	25%	$780	$3K	$-54032	View
20	🇦🇪UAE	$1.3M	5%	$1K	$924	$-53956	View
21	🇲🇽Mexico	$1.7M	20%	$1K	$2K	$-53938	View
22	🇦🇷Argentina	$2.0M	35%	$1K	$1K	$-53882	View
23	🇨🇴Colombia	$1.9M	35%	$1K	$2K	$-53862	View
24	🇷🇴Romania	$1.6M	10%	$1K	$3K	$-53388	View
25	🇨🇱Chile	$1.5M	6%	$1K	$2K	$-52692	View
26	🇭🇺Hungary	$1.7M	10%	$1K	$3K	$-52652	View
27	🇨🇳China	$1.6M	15%	$1K	$2K	$-52592	View
28	🇨🇿Czech Republic	$1.6M	10%	$1K	$3K	$-52378	View
29	🇵🇱Poland	$1.6M	10%	$1K	$3K	$-52112	View
30	🇿🇦South Africa	$1.7M	25%	$2K	$2K	$-51657	View
31	🇰🇷South Korea	$1.4M	8%	$1K	$3K	$-51068	View
32	🇵🇹Portugal	$1.6M	10%	$1K	$4K	$-50623	View
33	🇬🇷Greece	$1.6M	10%	$1K	$4K	$-50597	View
34	🇪🇸Spain	$1.6M	10%	$2K	$4K	$-50307	View
35	🇯🇵Japan	$1.3M	0%	$1K	$3K	$-50273	View
36	🇹🇷Turkey	$2.6M	80%	$980	$5K	$-50165	View
37	🇺🇸United States	$1.2M	2.5%	$2K	$2K	$-50085	View
38	🇫🇮Finland	$1.6M	10%	$2K	$4K	$-49807	View
39	🇳🇿New Zealand	$1.4M	5%	$2K	$3K	$-49693	View
40	🇸🇪Sweden	$1.6M	10%	$2K	$3K	$-49583	View
41	🇫🇷France	$1.6M	10%	$2K	$4K	$-49513	View
42	🇦🇹Austria	$1.6M	10%	$2K	$4K	$-49373	View
43	🇩🇪Germany	$1.6M	10%	$2K	$4K	$-48847	View
44	🇨🇦Canada	$1.3M	6.1%	$2K	$3K	$-48748	View
45	🇦🇺Australia	$1.4M	5%	$2K	$3K	$-48663	View
46	🇧🇪Belgium	$1.6M	10%	$2K	$4K	$-48263	View
47	🇨🇭Switzerland	$1.4M	6.5%	$2K	$3K	$-48233	View
48	🇳🇱Netherlands	$1.6M	10%	$2K	$4K	$-48180	View
49	🇳🇴Norway	$1.9M	25%	$2K	$4K	$-47820	View
50	🇩🇰Denmark	$3.8M	150%	$2K	$4K	$-47237	View
51	🇧🇷Brazil	$1.8M	35%	$3K	$2K	$-46678	View
52	🇮🇱Israel	$2.6M	83%	$2K	$4K	$-46572	View
53	🇮🇹Italy	$1.6M	10%	$3K	$4K	$-46362	View
54	🇬🇧United Kingdom	$1.5M	6.5%	$3K	$4K	$-45988	View
55	🇭🇰Hong Kong	$2.6M	115%	$2K	$5K	$-40822	View
56	🇸🇬Singapore	$1.8M	41%	$3K	$4K	$-35818	View