Mercedes-Benz E-Class Depreciation
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Mercedes-Benz E-Class lists at $32,727 — 57.8% below the $77,635 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $44,620 (42.5% below new). Median odometer at that age: 45,564 miles.
By the CarWhere Research Team · Live US listing medians · Updated 2026-10-25
| Model year | Age | Median asking price | vs new today | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (new) | — | $77,635 | — | — | 1760 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $57,178 | −26.4% | 13,048 | 270 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | $53,002 | −31.7% | 14,707 | 188 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | $44,620 | −42.5% | 27,034 | 771 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | $37,990 | −51.1% | 38,248 | 339 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | $32,727 | −57.8% | 45,564 | 317 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | $28,998 | −62.6% | 56,320 | 389 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | $25,694 | −66.9% | 63,890 | 559 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | $21,999 | −71.7% | 75,053 | 556 |
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings (min 40 per point) vs the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's median new price today. Live market data, not book-value estimates. Updated 2026-10-25.
Buying a used Mercedes-Benz E-Class? Two checks before the price.
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FAQ
How much does a Mercedes-Benz E-Class depreciate?
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Mercedes-Benz E-Class lists at $32,727 — 57.8% below the $77,635 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $44,620 (42.5% below new). Median odometer at that age: 45,564 miles. These are asking-price medians from live US dealer inventory (317 listings behind the 5-year figure), not book-value estimates.
What's the best age to buy a used Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
The steepest part of this curve is year 2 → 3, where it sheds another 10.8 points. Buying just after a steep drop means the previous owner paid it; the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's year-by-year table above shows exactly where the price settles.
Is a used Mercedes-Benz E-Class a good deal versus new?
A 3-year-old Mercedes-Benz E-Class saves about $33,015 versus new (42.5% below) with a median 27,034 miles on the clock. Whether that's the right trade depends on the model year — check the reliability record before the price.
Where does this data come from?
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings via licensed vehicle-data providers, aggregated per model year (minimum 40 listings per point) and compared with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's median new price today (1760 new listings). Refreshed 2026-10-25. Republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).