Cheapest Mercedes-Benz Models, New and Used

The cheapest new Mercedes-Benz is the CLA 250 Coupe at a $42,750 starting MSRP, with the GLB 250 SUV ($43,800) and CLA 220 Hybrid Sedan ($43,900) close behind, per mbusa.com on November 3, 2026. Used, the lowest median asking prices in our live-listing data belong to the compact models, led by the GLA.

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 3, 2026

Cheapest new Mercedes-Benz models

Starting prices for the lowest-priced Mercedes-Benz models listed on mbusa.com. Mercedes-Benz USA sells several model years side by side, so the year is shown where the site states it.

Lowest-priced new Mercedes-Benz models: starting MSRP in US dollars, horsepower and 0–60 mph time, from mbusa.com
Model	Body	Starting MSRP (USD)	Power (hp)	0–60 mph (sec, claimed)
CLA 250 Coupe	4-door coupe (2026 model year)	$42,750	221	6.3
GLB 250 SUV	Compact SUV, up to 3 rows	$43,800	221	6.9
CLA 220 Hybrid Sedan	Sedan (2027 model year)	$43,900	188	7.1
CLA 250+ Electric Sedan	Electric sedan (2027 model year)	$47,950	268	6.6
C 300 Sedan	Compact sedan	$49,650	255	6
GLC 300 SUV	Compact SUV	$52,400	—	—
EQB 250+ SUV	Electric compact SUV	$53,050	—	—

Source: mbusa.com model pages, checked November 3, 2026. MSRP excludes transportation and handling, destination, taxes, title, registration and dealer fees. The GLA was listed as “price coming soon.” Dashes mean the figure was not checked for this table.

What the entry price gets you

The CLA and GLB share a compact, front-drive-based platform; 4MATIC all-wheel drive adds $2,000 on the CLA 250 Coupe and GLB 250 at the prices listed above. The newest CLA sedan is sold as a hybrid (CLA 220) and as an electric car (CLA 250+, 374 miles of EPA-estimated range per mbusa.com). Step up to the C 300 Sedan ($49,650) or GLC 300 SUV ($52,400) for the next size class. For what the letters and numbers mean, see Mercedes model names explained.

Cheapest used Mercedes-Benz models

Median asking prices for three- and five-year-old cars in CarWhere's live-listing depreciation study, sorted from lowest five-year-old price. Bigger, pricier models such as the S-Class lose the most in percentage terms, which is why some sit closer to a compact's price than their new MSRP suggests.

Used Mercedes-Benz models: median asking price in US dollars at three and five years old, and percent below the median new price, from CarWhere live-listing data
Model	5-yr-old median (USD)	5-yr below new (%)	3-yr-old median (USD)	New median (USD)	5-yr listings
Mercedes-Benz GLA	$22,880 (2021)	53.6%	$28,998 (2023)	$49,320	333
Mercedes-Benz GLB	$23,695 (2021)	54.4%	$29,990 (2023)	$51,915	405
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan	$23,887 (2021)	57.3%	$33,838 (2023)	$55,919	386
Mercedes-Benz CLA	$24,492 (2021)	54.1%	$30,247 (2023)	$53,385	96
Mercedes-Benz GLC	$24,965 (2021)	58.3%	$36,500 (2023)	$59,848	708
Mercedes-Benz E-Class	$32,727 (2021)	57.8%	$44,620 (2023)	$77,635	317
Mercedes-Benz GLE	$32,839 (2021)	58.2%	$44,201 (2023)	$78,504	792
Mercedes-Benz GLS	$41,491 (2021)	58.7%	$56,214 (2023)	$100,483	266
Mercedes-Benz S-Class	$58,800 (2021)	71.1%	$72,673 (2023)	$203,505	215
Mercedes-Benz G-Class	$135,015 (2021)	38.7%	$164,999 (2023)	$220,335	347

Data as of 2026-10-25, from live US dealer listings. Model-level medians mix trims, mileage and options; Sprinter vans are excluded. Read them as market-level signals, not a value for a specific car.

Cheap to buy is not the same as cheap to own

A low asking price on an older, larger Mercedes buys a lot of equipment, and that equipment is what you maintain. Scheduled service follows the alternating Mercedes Service A and B intervals regardless of what you paid. Check the model's record in most reliable Mercedes models and how long Mercedes-Benz cars last, and budget for a Mercedes pre-purchase inspection.

Compare like with like

Two used cars with the same badge can be built very differently — one with AMG Line, a driver-assistance package and premium audio, the other close to base. The cheapest listing is only a bargain if its equipment matches the cars you are comparing it to, which the factory Mercedes-Benz data card shows by option code.

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FAQ

What is the cheapest Mercedes-Benz you can buy new?

On mbusa.com (checked November 3, 2026), the lowest starting MSRP is the CLA 250 Coupe at $42,750, followed by the GLB 250 SUV at $43,800 and the CLA 220 Hybrid Sedan at $43,900. MSRP excludes transportation and handling charges, taxes and dealer fees.

What is the cheapest Mercedes SUV?

The GLB 250 SUV, at a $43,800 starting MSRP on mbusa.com (checked November 3, 2026). The GLA was listed as “price coming soon” on the same date, so it could not be compared.

What is the cheapest used Mercedes?

In CarWhere’s live-listing data (as of 2026-10-25), the five-year-old Mercedes-Benz GLA had the lowest median asking price of the models measured, at $22,880 for 2021 models. The GLB was next at $23,695.

Is a cheap used S-Class or E-Class a good deal?

It can be, but the low price reflects how much value those models lose, not lower running costs. Larger Mercedes models carry more equipment — air suspension, driver-assistance hardware, premium audio — which is worth confirming on the build record and inspecting before you buy.

How do I check which options a cheap Mercedes really has?

Look up the car’s factory data card by VIN. It lists the option codes the car was built with, so you can see whether a low-priced example is a base car or a well-equipped one before you compare prices.

Sources

Starting MSRPs change with model-year updates; re-check mbusa.com before you shop. Used figures are medians of live dealer asking prices, not transaction prices.