Mercedes-Benz GLS Depreciation
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Mercedes-Benz GLS lists at $41,491 — 58.7% below the $100,483 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $56,214 (44.1% below new). Median odometer at that age: 61,548 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) | — | $100,483 | — | — | 2419 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $73,668 | −26.7% | 15,267 | 608 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | $66,037 | −34.3% | 29,218 | 737 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | $56,214 | −44.1% | 37,033 | 389 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | $45,055 | −55.2% | 49,715 | 400 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | $41,491 | −58.7% | 61,548 | 266 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | $31,448 | −68.7% | 75,187 | 344 |
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings (min 40 per point) vs the Mercedes-Benz GLS's median new price today. Live market data, not book-value estimates. Updated 2026-10-25.
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FAQ
How much does a Mercedes-Benz GLS depreciate?
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Mercedes-Benz GLS lists at $41,491 — 58.7% below the $100,483 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $56,214 (44.1% below new). Median odometer at that age: 61,548 miles. These are asking-price medians from live US dealer inventory (266 listings behind the 5-year figure), not book-value estimates.
What's the best age to buy a used Mercedes-Benz GLS?
The steepest part of this curve is year 3 → 4, where it sheds another 11.1 points. Buying just after a steep drop means the previous owner paid it; the Mercedes-Benz GLS's year-by-year table above shows exactly where the price settles.
Is a used Mercedes-Benz GLS a good deal versus new?
A 3-year-old Mercedes-Benz GLS saves about $44,269 versus new (44.1% below) with a median 37,033 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 GLS's median new price today (2419 new listings). Refreshed 2026-10-25. Republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).