Right now there are 18,415 used Mercedes-Benz listings across 39 models, averaging $19,881. The table below ranks them by how many are actually on the market.
Mercedes-Benz models on the market
Ranked by how many are listed. Supply counts too: with 18,415 listings across 29 models, a Mercedes-Benz with plenty of choice lets you walk away from a bad car.
| Model | Listings | Median price | Years listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | $6,995 (2013) | 1994–2026 | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | $12,863 (2014) | 1992–2026 | |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | $21,895 (2015) | 1992–2025 | |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | $27,500 (2019) | 2003–2026 | |
| Mercedes-Benz ML-Class | $10,900 (2013) | 1998–2015 | |
| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | $10,900 (2014) | 2007–2022 | |
| Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | $10,997 (2003) | 1990–2026 | |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class | $15,995 (2018) | 2010–2026 | |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class | $13,999 (2016) | 2010–2026 | |
| Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class | $9,900 (2013) | 2010–2015 | |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class | $8,999 (2014) | 2013–2025 | |
| Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class | $9,850 (2015) | 2012–2026 | |
| Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class | $7,950 (2005) | 1998–2009 | |
| Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | $7,995 (2006) | 1998–2016 | |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class | $17,995 (2018) | 2013–2025 | |
| Mercedes-Benz G-Class | $42,500 (2002) | 1995–2026 | |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | $181,797 (2024) | 1999–2026 | |
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class | $6,500 (2011) | 1999–2015 | |
| Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | $8,499 (2006) | 2006–2023 | |
| Mercedes-Benz Metris | $17,999 (2016) | 2016–2023 | |
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class | $13,900 (2006) | 2006–2012 | |
| Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class | $21,999 (2021) | 2020–2026 | |
| Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | $21,900 (2008) | 2000–2013 | |
| Mercedes-Benz A-Class | $18,999 (2019) | 1999–2022 | |
| Mercedes-Benz 350 | $7,500 (2005) | 1990–2022 | |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 | $8,676 | 1990–2020 | |
| Mercedes-Benz 500 | $10,000 (2004) | 1992–2006 | |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB-Class | $29,618 | 2022–2025 | |
| Mercedes-Benz 560 | $5,500 (1990) | 1990–2018 |
Buying a Mercedes-Benz from a dealer or an owner
Comparing the same model year on both sides — 20 years of listings, 10,178 from dealers and 3,723 private — a forecourt Mercedes-Benz asks 15% more than one sold privately, 1.15× at the median. That premium buys reconditioning, a warranty in some states and paperwork someone else handles; whether it is worth it depends on how much of that you would rather do yourself.
Drawn within each model year on purpose — a flat comparison would put the Mercedes-Benz dealer premium far higher, but only because forecourt stock is younger, not because the markup is bigger.
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How we count
All Mercedes-Benz figures on this page come from 18,415 live Mercedes-Benz listings — asking prices, not sale prices. Sellers ask more than they get, so treat these as the top of the range, not the bottom.
Percentages here are never plain averages: each listing is first turned into its ratio against the median for its own model year, and those ratios are averaged instead. Without that step the numbers lie confidently — average every Mercedes-Benz listing by seller and the dealer premium looks far bigger than the honest 15% above, purely because forecourt stock is younger. Slices too thin to survive the test are dropped rather than dressed up with an error bar, which on Mercedes-Benz leaves 29 models standing out of the 39 tracked. The full method, with the traps it avoids →
Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Mercedes-Benz cost?
Across 18,415 live listings covering 39 models, the average asking price is $19,881. The table above breaks it down per model.
Which Mercedes-Benz is cheapest to buy used?
By median asking price, the 560 at $5,500. Bear in mind a cheap purchase and a cheap car are different things — check its reliability record too.
Which Mercedes-Benz models are easiest to find?
The C-Class leads with 3,169 of the 18,415 Mercedes-Benz listings on file — roughly 17% of everything the marque has on the market, which is the difference between being able to walk away from a bad car and having to take what you find.
Is a Mercedes-Benz cheaper from a private seller?
Yes, by about 15% on the same model year — that is the median gap across 10,178 dealer and 3,723 private Mercedes-Benz listings. The dealer premium pays for reconditioning and paperwork; whether it is worth it depends on how much of that you would rather handle yourself.
Are these Mercedes-Benz prices what cars actually sell for?
No — these are asking prices from live classified adverts, 18,415 of them. Sellers usually accept less, so treat every figure here as the top of the range.
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