Mercedes-Benz SL450 Insurance for 2025: Why Does it Cost so Much?

Costing slightly less than the average midsize luxury sedan, we compare car insurance rates for the Mercedes-Benz SL450 to see how it ranks against the competition.

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How much does Mercedes SL450 insurance cost?

Mercedes-Benz SL450 car insurance costs on average $2,892 annually, or about $241 on a monthly basis. You can expect to pay approximately $122 more per year for Mercedes-Benz SL450 insurance compared to the average rate for midsize luxury cars, and $616 more per year than the all-vehicle national average of $2,276.

The following chart shows how average SL450 car insurance rates fluctuate based on the age of the rated driver and different policy deductibles. Insurance rates range from the lowest price of $1,916 per year for a 60-year-old driver with $1,000 physical damage deductibles to the highest cost estimate of $7,048 annually for a driver age 20 with low deductibles.

Average 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL450 car insurance premiums for different driver ages and policy deductibles.
Figure 1: Average 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL450 car insurance premiums for different driver ages and policy deductibles. Rates updated on October 24, 2025.

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Data Methodology: Average premiums are based on a 2020 model year Mercedes-Benz SL450. 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.

2020 Mercedes-Benz SL450 Insurance Cost by Driver Age and Deductibles
Driver Age Policy Deductible Annual Premium Cost Per Month
20-Year-Old$1,000$4,730$394
$500$5,852$488
$250$7,048$587
30-Year-Old$1,000$2,504$209
$500$3,116$260
$250$3,754$313
40-Year-Old$1,000$2,330$194
$500$2,892$241
$250$3,480$290
50-Year-Old$1,000$2,038$170
$500$2,522$210
$250$3,028$252
60-Year-Old$1,000$1,916$160
$500$2,370$198
$250$2,846$237

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 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL450. Updated October 24, 2025

Where does Mercedes SL450 insurance cost rank?

The Mercedes-Benz SL450 ranks 27th out of 41 total vehicles in the midsize luxury car category. The SL450 costs an estimated $2,892 per year to insure for full coverage, while the class average is $2,770 per year, a difference of $122 per year.

When compared to top-selling vehicles in the midsize luxury car class, insurance for a Mercedes-Benz SL450 costs $598 more per year than the Lexus ES 350, $274 more than the BMW 530i, $104 less than the Infiniti Q50, and $590 more than the Lincoln MKZ.

The chart below shows how average car insurance rates for a Mercedes SL450 fare against the top 10 most popular mid-size luxury cars. Also included is a table after the chart displaying average car insurance rates for the entire midsize luxury car class.

Average 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL450 car insurance premium compared to other midsize luxury car models.
Figure 2: Average 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL450 car insurance premium compared to other midsize luxury car models. Rates updated on October 24, 2025.

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Data Methodology: Average rates are for a 2020 model year Mercedes-Benz SL450. 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 SL450 trim levels. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and rates are averaged for all U.S. states.

Mercedes-Benz SL450 Insurance Cost Compared to All Midsize Luxury Cars
Rank Make and Model Annual Premium Difference
1Acura ILX$1,932-$960
2Lexus RC 300$2,220-$672
3Mercedes-Benz SLC300$2,284-$608
4Lexus ES 350$2,294-$598
5Lincoln MKZ$2,302-$590
6Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45$2,322-$570
7Jaguar XE$2,328-$564
8Lexus IS 300$2,330-$562
9Audi A3$2,372-$520
10Cadillac CT5$2,410-$482
11Audi S5$2,474-$418
12Lexus GS 350$2,538-$354
13Mercedes-Benz E350$2,550-$342
14Lexus ES 300H$2,586-$306
15Audi S4$2,612-$280
16BMW 530i$2,618-$274
17BMW 540i$2,646-$246
18Mercedes-Benz CLA250$2,664-$228
19Genesis G80$2,668-$224
20Audi A6$2,676-$216
21Mercedes-Benz E450$2,710-$182
22BMW 430i$2,730-$162
23Mercedes-Benz CLS450$2,766-$126
24Jaguar XF$2,768-$124
25BMW 440i$2,870-$22
26Mercedes-Benz AMG C43$2,872-$20
27Mercedes-Benz SL450$2,892--
28Audi RS 5$2,906$14
29Audi S6$2,966$74
30Infiniti Q50$2,996$104
31BMW 530e$3,012$120
32Lexus GS F$3,088$196
33Mercedes-Benz AMG C63$3,130$238
34BMW M550i$3,186$294
35Mercedes-Benz SL550$3,214$322
36Tesla Model S$3,272$380
37Audi A7$3,316$424
38Lexus LC 500H$3,402$510
39Audi S7$3,528$636
40BMW M8$3,532$640
41BMW M5$3,580$688

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 2020 model year. Updated October 24, 2025

How can I save money on SL450 insurance?

Insuring an older Mercedes-Benz SL450 could save as much as $524 per year when comparing average car insurance rates for the 2017 model to the 2020 model.

The following table shows average insurance rates for a Mercedes-Benz SL450 for 2017 through 2020 model years. Cost ranges from the cheapest rate of $2,368 for a 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL450 to the most expensive rate of $2,892 for a 2020 SL450.

Mercedes-Benz SL450 Insurance Cost for 2017-2020 Models
Model Year and Vehicle Annual Premium Cost Per Month
2020 Mercedes-Benz SL450$2,892$241
2019 Mercedes-Benz SL450$2,622$219
2018 Mercedes-Benz SL450$2,490$208
2017 Mercedes-Benz SL450$2,368$197

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 Mercedes-Benz SL450 trim levels for each model year. Updated October 24, 2025

Average annual premium and cost per month to insure 2017 to 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL450 models
Average annual premium and cost per month to insure 2017 to 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL450 models