2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG With 4,900 Miles Heads to Auction

A 4,900-mile 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is listed on Bring a Trailer with documented history and recent service. Explore full details and market context.

A 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG with just 4,900 miles is currently up for auction on Bring a Trailer, drawing steady attention from bidders and collectors alike. Finished in Iridium Silver Metallic over beige Exclusive leather, the coupe remained registered to its original Florida owner until 2026 before being acquired by selling dealer The Chadwick Collection. The current bid has reached $181,000 with multiple bids placed and hundreds of watchers following the listing.

The SLS AMG is significant in its own right. It was the first production model developed entirely by AMG from the ground up rather than adapted from an existing Mercedes-Benz platform. In doing so, it marked a turning point for the performance division and reintroduced one of the brand’s most iconic design features: gullwing doors, echoing the legendary 300 SL. The 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing is also currently offered for sale at auction and is actively accepting bids.

Under the long hood sits a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter M159 V8 rated at 563 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transaxle and a limited-slip differential. The M159 represents an era of large-displacement AMG engines that has since given way to turbocharged and hybrid configurations, adding to the model’s enduring appeal.

This particular example stands out for its remarkably low mileage. At 4,900 miles, it presents as a near time-capsule supercar. Recent maintenance reflects age-related servicing rather than wear: the battery was replaced and the fuel system flushed in January 2025, brake fluid was renewed the same month, and an oil change and cabin air filter replacement were performed in February 2026.

A June 2012 Carfax entry notes front-end damage, which the seller attributes to driving over a branch that resulted in radiator replacement. Documentation accompanies the car along with a clean Florida title.

Equipment includes staggered 19- and 20-inch wheels, bi-xenon headlights, front and rear Parktronic sensors, heated power-adjustable AMG sport seats, Keyless Go, COMAND infotainment with navigation, and dual-zone automatic climate control. The specification reinforces the SLS’s dual character as both an engaging performance car and a capable grand tourer.

Market context adds another layer of interest. Comparable low-mileage 2012 SLS AMG examples have previously sold on Bring a Trailer for around $238,000, while broader 2012 market values span widely depending on condition and provenance. In Germany, average market tracking places the model near the €200,000 level. As bidding continues, this auction may offer a fresh indication of how strongly collectors continue to value a naturally aspirated AMG V8 wrapped in one of the most recognizable silhouettes of the modern era.