A 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class averages $13,995 today, with most selling between $11,250 and $18,500. ForCar prices the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class from real US listings across 10 model years ($4,900–$13,995) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class still asks 56% of what a 2016 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 72 suvs we price, that ranks #37, right at the class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 6 (−38%). Mileage costs it 16%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 359 listings.
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class value by year
What a Mercedes-Benz GL-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $11,250 | $18,500 | 38 | |
| 2015 | $6,995 | $15,999 | 36 | |
| 2014 | $9,750 | $22,980 | 48 | |
| 2013 | $7,995 | $13,995 | 41 | |
| 2012 | $3,999 | $11,988 | 41 | |
| 2011 | $5,950 | $10,750 | 37 | |
| 2010 | $4,000 | $11,900 | 29 | |
| 2009 | $4,200 | $8,900 | 15 | |
| 2008 | $3,999 | $8,998 | 50 | |
| 2007 | $2,500 | $8,000 | 24 |
How the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Mercedes-Benz GL-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 GL-Class averages $13,995; a 9-year-older one runs about $5,500 — roughly 61% lost over 9 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class hold value better than its rivals?
Every suv we price, ranked by how much of its 2016 price a 2011 car still asks. Higher is better — the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class sits at #37 of 72, against a class median of 56%.
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class market right now
What the market asks for a Mercedes-Benz GL-Class at each model year — the median of 577 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Mercedes-Benz GL-Class value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Mercedes-Benz GL-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 GL-Class about 16% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Mercedes-Benz GL-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 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: a dealer trade-in offer is around $11,250, selling private-party nets about $13,995, and a lot asks near $18,500 — a $7,250 spread on the same car.
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Mercedes-Benz GL-Class value FAQ
How much is a Mercedes-Benz GL-Class worth?
A 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class averages $13,995 today (roughly $11,250–$18,500). 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 GL-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 GL-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 GL-Class from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Mercedes-Benz GL-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 GL-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 GL-Classs are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.