A 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class averages $12,995 today, with most selling between $9,900 and $14,999. ForCar prices the Mercedes-Benz M-Class from real US listings across 15 model years ($2,250–$12,995) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class still asks 53% of what a 2015 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 67 sedans we price, that ranks #48, below the 59% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−31.8%), after which losses ease to about 23.1% a year. Calculated from 128 listings.
Mercedes-Benz M-Class value by year
What a Mercedes-Benz M-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $9,900 | $14,999 | 18 | |
| 2014 | $11,491 | $14,598 | 11 | |
| 2013 | $6,999 | $14,995 | 8 | |
| 2012 | $8,950 | $16,985 | 11 | |
| 2011 | $5,980 | $7,999 | 25 | |
| 2010 | $2,999 | $11,995 | 7 | |
| 2009 | $5,700 | $9,499 | 3 | |
| 2008 | $5,550 | $10,983 | 3 | |
| 2007 | $4,400 | $8,999 | 15 | |
| 2006 | $3,060 | $5,200 | 8 | |
| 2005 | $4,000 | $4,995 | 3 | |
| 2003 | $1,900 | $5,900 | 5 | |
| 2001 | $5,995 | $5,995 | 3 | |
| 2000 | $3,000 | $5,700 | 5 | |
| 1999 | $2,800 | $3,500 | 3 |
How the Mercedes-Benz M-Class depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Mercedes-Benz M-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 M-Class averages $12,995; a 16-year-older one runs about $2,995 — roughly 77% lost over 16 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Mercedes-Benz M-Class hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2015 price a 2010 car still asks. Higher is better — the Mercedes-Benz M-Class sits at #48 of 67, against a class median of 59%.
The Mercedes-Benz M-Class market right now
What the market asks for a Mercedes-Benz M-Class at each model year — the median of 199 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Mercedes-Benz M-Class value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Mercedes-Benz M-Class is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Mercedes-Benz M-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 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class: a dealer trade-in offer is around $9,900, selling private-party nets about $12,995, and a lot asks near $14,999 — a $5,099 spread on the same car.
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Mercedes-Benz M-Class value FAQ
How much is a Mercedes-Benz M-Class worth?
A 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class averages $12,995 today (roughly $9,900–$14,999). 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 M-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 M-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 M-Class from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Mercedes-Benz M-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 M-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 M-Classs are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.