Mercedes-Benz G-Class Depreciation
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Mercedes-Benz G-Class lists at $135,015 — 38.7% below the $220,335 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $164,999 (25.1% below new). Median odometer at that age: 37,187 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) | — | $220,335 | — | — | 76 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $201,947 | −8.3% | 9,570 | 367 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | $177,834 | −19.3% | 18,131 | 292 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | $164,999 | −25.1% | 23,215 | 295 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | $156,057 | −29.2% | 27,191 | 268 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | $135,015 | −38.7% | 37,187 | 347 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | $120,097 | −45.5% | 48,536 | 197 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | $102,321 | −53.6% | 56,523 | 181 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | $73,999 | −66.4% | 54,236 | 82 |
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings (min 40 per point) vs the Mercedes-Benz G-Class's median new price today. Live market data, not book-value estimates. Updated 2026-10-25.
Buying a used Mercedes-Benz G-Class? Two checks before the price.
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FAQ
How much does a Mercedes-Benz G-Class depreciate?
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Mercedes-Benz G-Class lists at $135,015 — 38.7% below the $220,335 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $164,999 (25.1% below new). Median odometer at that age: 37,187 miles. These are asking-price medians from live US dealer inventory (347 listings behind the 5-year figure), not book-value estimates.
What's the best age to buy a used Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
The steepest part of this curve is year 7 → 8, where it sheds another 12.8 points. Buying just after a steep drop means the previous owner paid it; the Mercedes-Benz G-Class's year-by-year table above shows exactly where the price settles.
Is a used Mercedes-Benz G-Class a good deal versus new?
A 3-year-old Mercedes-Benz G-Class saves about $55,336 versus new (25.1% below) with a median 23,215 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 G-Class's median new price today (76 new listings). Refreshed 2026-10-25. Republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).