Navigating Insurance for a Mercedes-Benz SL 55: Rates Compared for 2024

We looked at the average insurance cost from the cheapest Touring model to the Performance trim level to look at how SL 55 insurance ranks when compared to competing sports cars.

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  • Mercedes-Benz SL 55 insurance rates average $3,660 per year or $1,830 for a semi-annual policy, but can vary significantly based on driver age.
  • When compared to other sports cars, the Mercedes-Benz SL 55 is one of the more expensive sports cars to insure, costing $1,049 more per year on average.
  • The SL 55 Touring trim level is the cheapest to insure at around $3,626 per year. The most expensive trim is the Performance at $3,698 per year.

How much does Mercedes-Benz SL 55 insurance cost?

Ranked 21st out of 23 vehicles in the sports car class, Mercedes-Benz SL 55 insurance costs around $3,660 annually for full coverage, or around $305 on a monthly basis. With the average sports car costing $2,611 a year to insure, the Mercedes-Benz SL 55 costs $1,049 more than comparable models.

The bar chart below illustrates how SL 55 car insurance costs vary depending on the age of the driver and physical damage deductibles. The values vary from the lowest rate of $2,460 per year for a driver age 60 with deductibles of $1,000 to the highest policy cost of $8,780 per year for a driver age 20 with $250 deductibles.

Figure 1: Average 2024 Mercedes-Benz SL 55 car insurance premiums for different driver ages and policy deductibles. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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Data Methodology: Average premiums are based on a 2024 model year Mercedes-Benz SL 55. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision coverage is included as well as UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels.

Mercedes-Benz SL 55 Car Insurance Rates
2024 Mercedes-Benz SL 55 Insurance Cost by Driver Age and Deductibles
Driver Age Policy Deductible Annual Premium Cost Per Month
20-Year-Old$1,000$6,036$503
$500$7,368$614
$250$8,780$732
30-Year-Old$1,000$3,198$267
$500$3,936$328
$250$4,704$392
40-Year-Old$1,000$2,984$249
$500$3,660$305
$250$4,370$364
50-Year-Old$1,000$2,626$219
$500$3,210$268
$250$3,820$318
60-Year-Old$1,000$2,460$205
$500$3,006$251
$250$3,576$298

Data Methodology: Rated driver has no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz SL 55. Updated February 23, 2024

The next table displays the average annual and 6-month policy costs, in addition to a monthly budget amount, for each 2024 Mercedes-Benz SL 55 package and trim.

2024 Mercedes-Benz SL 55 Insurance Rates by Trim Level
2024 Mercedes-Benz SL 55 Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
Touring$3,626$302
Performance$3,698$308

Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverages are included. Updated February 22, 2024

Mercedes-Benz SL 55 Insurance Cost by Trim Level

Is a Mercedes-Benz SL 55 expensive to insure?

When compared side-by-side to other sports cars, car insurance rates for a Mercedes-Benz SL 55 cost $1,032 more per year than the Chevrolet Corvette, $1,906 more per year than the Mazda MX-5 Miata, and $1,216 more per year than the Porsche 718.

The Mercedes-Benz SL 55 ranks 21st out of 23 total vehicles in the sports car class for auto insurance affordability. The SL 55 costs an average of $3,660 per year to insure for full coverage, while the class average auto insurance cost is $2,611 per year, a difference of $1,049 per year.

The chart displayed below shows how the SL 55 compares to the top-selling sports cars in the U.S. like the Chevrolet Camaro, Subaru WRX, and the Toyota GR86. In addition to the chart, a larger table is included following the chart that illustrates car insurance rates for the entire sports car class.

Figure 2: Average 2024 Mercedes-Benz SL 55 car insurance premium compared to other sports car models. Rates updated on February 22, 2024.

Data Methodology: Average rates are for a 2024 model year Mercedes-Benz SL 55. Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male driver with a clean driving record and no at-fault accidents. Average premium includes all Mercedes-Benz SL 55 trim levels. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and rates are averaged for all U.S. states.

Insurance Cost Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL 55 vs Top 10 Sports Cars
Mercedes-Benz SL 55 Insurance Cost Compared to All Sports Cars
Rank Make and Model Annual Premium Difference
1Mazda MX-5 Miata$1,754-$1,906
2Toyota GR86$1,998-$1,662
3Ford Mustang$2,086-$1,574
4BMW Z4$2,096-$1,564
5Subaru WRX$2,130-$1,530
6Toyota GR Supra$2,132-$1,528
7BMW M2$2,196-$1,464
8Nissan Z$2,200-$1,460
9Lexus RC F$2,244-$1,416
10Subaru BRZ$2,272-$1,388
11BMW M3$2,398-$1,262
12Porsche 718$2,444-$1,216
13Chevrolet Camaro$2,468-$1,192
14Chevrolet Corvette$2,628-$1,032
15Porsche 911$2,720-$940
16BMW M4$2,832-$828
17Lexus LC 500$2,846-$814
18Jaguar F-Type$2,994-$666
19Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53$3,142-$518
20Porsche Taycan$3,214-$446
21Mercedes-Benz SL 55$3,660--
22Nissan GT-R$3,694$34
23Mercedes-Benz SL 63$3,898$238

Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverages are included. Premiums are averaged for all trim levels for each vehicle from the 2024 model year. Updated February 22, 2024