A 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class averages $27,856 today, with most selling between $27,856 and $38,000. ForCar prices the Mercedes-Benz E-Class from real US listings across 17 model years ($3,650–$27,856) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class value by year
What a Mercedes-Benz E-Class is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $27,856 | $27,856 | $38,000 | 3 |
| 2019 | $19,400 | $19,600 | $31,995 | 3 |
| 2018 | $15,994 | $21,995 | $27,980 | 6 |
| 2017 | $15,950 | $18,500 | $22,499 | 3 |
| 2016 | $11,999 | $13,899 | $39,999 | 7 |
| 2015 | $7,900 | $9,995 | $17,779 | 8 |
| 2014 | $7,500 | $11,999 | $15,900 | 11 |
| 2013 | $4,200 | $7,999 | $10,900 | 7 |
| 2012 | $6,200 | $10,995 | $12,980 | 5 |
| 2011 | $3,000 | $7,250 | $11,900 | 20 |
| 2010 | $4,999 | $8,500 | $10,999 | 11 |
| 2009 | $5,850 | $6,400 | $7,999 | 8 |
| 2008 | $1,995 | $3,650 | $11,500 | 8 |
| 2007 | $1,350 | $4,000 | $6,833 | 8 |
| 2005 | $3,990 | $5,900 | $6,500 | 7 |
| 1999 | $2,795 | $5,600 | $9,900 | 4 |
| 1998 | $4,950 | $4,950 | $8,000 | 3 |
How the Mercedes-Benz E-Class depreciates
Median market price by year — how a Mercedes-Benz E-Class loses (or holds) value as it ages.
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class market right now
Every real listing we found — plotted by year and asking price. The white line is the median; dots below it are priced under market — potential deals.
Adjust your Mercedes-Benz E-Class value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer reading for a value tuned to your exact car.
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Mercedes-Benz E-Class has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges.
Get an exact Mercedes-Benz E-Class value by VIN
Trim, engine and options move the value. Decode your Mercedes-Benz E-Class's VIN free to pin the exact build, then check its market value.
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class value FAQ
How much is a Mercedes-Benz E-Class worth?
A 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class averages $27,856 today (roughly $27,856–$38,000). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Mercedes-Benz E-Class value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Mercedes-Benz E-Class year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Mercedes-Benz E-Class Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Mercedes-Benz E-Classs are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.