Mercedes-Benz G-Class Depreciation
A Mercedes-Benz G-Class will depreciate 53% after 5 years and have a 5 year resale value of $94,767.
The Mercedes G-class is not for everyone, and they're not cheap, but they do hold their value well, consistently ranking in the Top 10 among luxury vehicles. In the full-size segment, the G-class has the best value retention of any luxury model. If you like the style, and your budget can handle the purchase price, you can probably sell it for a reasonable amount a few years down the road. For fun, run a comparison on our site of the depreciation of a G-class against a Range Rover, as that will be an eye-opening experience.
The chart below shows the expected depreciation for the next 10 years. These results are for vehicles in good condition, averaging 12,000 miles per year. It also assumes a selling price of $202,451 when new. Enter your purchase price, expected ownership period and estimated miles driven annually. Our depreciation calculator will predict an expected resale value for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class Depreciation
| Years Old | Depreciation | Residual Value | Resale Value | Mileage | Resale Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15,953 | 92.12% | $186,498 | 12,000 | 2025 |
| 2 | $23,424 | 88.43% | $179,027 | 24,000 | 2026 |
| 3 | $46,098 | 77.23% | $156,353 | 36,000 | 2027 |
| 4 | $99,991 | 50.61% | $102,460 | 48,000 | 2028 |
| 5 | $107,684 | 46.81% | $94,767 | 60,000 | 2029 |
| 6 | $116,531 | 42.44% | $85,920 | 72,000 | 2030 |
| 7 | $120,013 | 40.72% | $82,438 | 84,000 | 2031 |
| 8 | $130,075 | 35.75% | $72,376 | 96,000 | 2032 |
| 9 | $135,500 | 33.07% | $66,951 | 108,000 | 2033 |
| 10 | $140,521 | 30.59% | $61,930 | 120,000 | 2034 |
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Depreciation
| Years Old | Depreciation | Residual Value | Resale Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15,953 | 92.12% | $186,498 |
| 2 | $23,424 | 88.43% | $179,027 |
| 3 | $46,098 | 77.23% | $156,353 |
| 4 | $99,991 | 50.61% | $102,460 |
| 5 | $107,684 | 46.81% | $94,767 |
| 6 | $116,531 | 42.44% | $85,920 |
| 7 | $120,013 | 40.72% | $82,438 |
| 8 | $130,075 | 35.75% | $72,376 |
| 9 | $135,500 | 33.07% | $66,951 |
| 10 | $140,521 | 30.59% | $61,930 |
Buying a Mercedes-Benz G-Class New vs Used
If you purchase a used Mercedes-Benz G-Class that is 2 years old, then you could save $23,424 compared to buying new, and still have a relatively new model with plenty of useful life remaining. If you plan to keep this vehicle for 3 years then your total cost of depreciation would be $84,260. Try other age and ownership length combinations, or different vehicles to see if you can find depreciation sweetspots where this cost is the lowest. Hint: Try vehicles between 2 and 4 years old, as brand new vehicles depreciate quickly. Also, if this is a recently released model and buying a few years old isn't possible, consider another vehicle, or perhaps wait until more used G-Class models become available.
What About Mercedes-Benz G-Class Insurance Costs?
The average cost to insure a Mercedes-Benz G-Class is about $4,872 per year. This adds up to around $24,360 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike depreciation, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own a Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure
The Best Model Years to Buy a Mercedes-Benz G-Class
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is our top pick for the best model year value for the G-Class. With the 2018, you would only pay, on average, 42% of the price as new, with 50% of the vehicle's useful life remaining. The 2017 and 2023 model years are also attractive years for the G-Class, and provide a relatively good value. Our rankings consider multiple factors, including the G-Class's price as new, current price, maintenance costs and remaining years of overall predictabe expenses. Our top ranked model year represents the most car for the money of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class models.
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class Historical Depreciation
| Year | New Price | Current Price | Maintenance | $ Decline | % Decline | % Paid | Value Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $202,451 | $202,451 | $893 | $0 | 0% | 100% | |
| 2023 | $180,367 | $166,148 | $1,000 | $36,303 | 17.93% | 92.12% | Better |
| 2022 | $184,518 | $163,175 | $1,167 | $2,973 | 1.79% | 88.43% | |
| 2021 | $184,315 | $142,341 | $1,438 | $20,834 | 12.77% | 77.23% | Good |
| 2019 | $137,706 | $107,151 | $2,012 | $35,190 | 24.72% | 77.81% | |
| 2018 | $210,501 | $89,338 | $2,285 | $17,813 | 16.62% | 42.44% | Best |
| 2017 | $208,373 | $84,840 | $2,389 | $4,498 | 5.03% | 40.72% | Better |
| 2016 | $201,831 | $72,149 | $2,461 | $12,691 | 14.96% | 35.75% | Good |
| 2015 | $167,502 | $68,748 | $2,555 | $3,401 | 4.71% | 41.04% | |
| 2014 | $153,390 | $60,363 | $2,694 | $8,385 | 12.2% | 39.35% | |
| 2013 | $146,820 | $60,701 | $2,909 | +$338 | -0.56% | 41.34% | |
| 2012 | $100,406 | $45,937 | $3,120 | $14,764 | 24.32% | 45.75% |
| Year | Price | % Paid | Value Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $202,451 | 100% | |
| 2023 | $166,148 | 92.12% | Better |
| 2022 | $163,175 | 88.43% | |
| 2021 | $142,341 | 77.23% | Good |
| 2019 | $107,151 | 77.81% | |
| 2018 | $89,338 | 42.44% | Best |
| 2017 | $84,840 | 40.72% | Better |
| 2016 | $72,149 | 35.75% | Good |
| 2015 | $68,748 | 41.04% | |
| 2014 | $60,363 | 39.35% | |
| 2013 | $60,701 | 41.34% | |
| 2012 | $45,937 | 45.75% |
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Depreciation Rankings
We've ranked over 200 models from best to worst for Depreciation. See where the Mercedes-Benz G-Class ranks for Depreciation compared to other vehicles. Also check out how the G-Class stacks up in our rankings for Maintenance, Insurance and Overall Costs.
Other Mercedes-Benz G-Class Costs of Ownership
Finding a car or truck that saves on depreciation costs is important. But, it's also imperative to view all major Mercedes-Benz G-Class costs. This will ensure that you are finding the vehicle that provides you the best value, at the lowest cost. We've created tools that will also help you to save on the following ownership expenses:
Used Mercedes-Benz G-Class For Sale
2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G63
$77,495
2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G63
$74,988
2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G63
$173,000
