A 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class averages $26,000 today, with most selling between $6,020 and $40,995. ForCar prices the Mercedes-Benz E-Class from real US listings across 29 model years ($2,200–$31,988) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class still asks 69% of what a 2022 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 50 sedans we price, that ranks #12, above the 54% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−31.2%), after which losses ease to about 13.7% a year. Mileage costs it 65%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 1,078 listings.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $6,020 | $40,995 | 6 | |
| 2021 | $26,950 | $47,795 | 9 | |
| 2020 | $18,777 | $43,699 | 11 | |
| 2019 | $16,995 | $53,999 | 56 | |
| 2018 | $15,995 | $35,995 | 34 | |
| 2017 | $15,000 | $28,999 | 49 | |
| 2016 | $9,000 | $38,995 | 36 | |
| 2015 | $8,995 | $21,000 | 52 | |
| 2014 | $7,500 | $19,900 | 119 | |
| 2013 | $6,995 | $14,798 | 67 | |
| 2012 | $3,850 | $11,782 | 70 | |
| 2011 | $4,300 | $12,999 | 95 | |
| 2010 | $5,495 | $9,988 | 80 | |
| 2009 | $3,500 | $8,995 | 31 | |
| 2008 | $3,295 | $9,875 | 72 | |
| 2007 | $3,100 | $8,333 | 47 | |
| 2006 | $2,900 | $7,250 | 44 | |
| 2005 | $2,500 | $7,500 | 34 | |
| 2004 | $3,000 | $8,491 | 22 | |
| 2003 | $1,500 | $10,500 | 43 | |
| 2002 | $1,900 | $11,500 | 18 | |
| 2001 | $2,450 | $9,995 | 19 | |
| 2000 | $2,500 | $9,000 | 14 | |
| 1999 | $1,500 | $11,863 | 17 | |
| 1998 | $2,800 | $7,900 | 9 | |
| 1997 | $1,750 | $8,900 | 5 | |
| 1996 | $4,995 | $7,500 | 5 | |
| 1995 | $5,800 | $29,750 | 9 | |
| 1994 | $6,500 | $19,900 | 5 |
How the Mercedes-Benz E-Class depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Mercedes-Benz E-Class loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Mercedes-Benz E-Class averages $26,000; a 28-year-older one runs about $14,950 — roughly 43% lost over 28 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Mercedes-Benz E-Class hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2022 price a 2017 car still asks. Higher is better — the Mercedes-Benz E-Class sits at #12 of 50, against a class median of 54%.
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class market right now
What the market asks for a Mercedes-Benz E-Class at each model year — the median of 1,773 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Mercedes-Benz E-Class value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Mercedes-Benz E-Class is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Mercedes-Benz E-Class about 65% of its under-40k price:
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 — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: a dealer trade-in offer is around $6,020, selling private-party nets about $26,000, and a lot asks near $40,995 — a $34,975 spread on the same car.
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class value FAQ
How much is a Mercedes-Benz E-Class worth?
A 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class averages $26,000 today (roughly $6,020–$40,995). 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.