Best Mercedes-Benz 240D Year to Buy
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz 240D year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 62 verified sales, the 1982 is the most affordable at $19,430. The 1983 trades most often (24 verified sales). No sale since Apr 1, 2026, so the 1982's value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 3, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 3 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Mercedes-Benz 240D Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 240D | $23,400 | — | 24 | — |
| 1982 240D | $19,430No sale since Apr 2026 | — | 15 | — |
| 1981 240D | $10,445No sale since Dec 2025 | — | 7 · too few to rank | — |
| 1980 240D | $14,646No sale since May 2025 | — | 6 · too few to rank | — |
| 1979 240D | $24,028No sale since Sep 2024 | — | 10 | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
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Best Mercedes-Benz 240D Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Mercedes-Benz 240D year to buy?
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz 240D year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 62 verified sales, the 1982 is the most affordable at $19,430. The 1983 trades most often (24 verified sales). No sale since Apr 1, 2026, so the 1982's value may not reflect today's market. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Mercedes-Benz 240D year is the cheapest?
The 1982 Mercedes-Benz 240D is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, valued at $19,430. No sale since Apr 1, 2026, so the 1982's value may not reflect today's market. The most valuable is the 1979, at $24,028. No sale since Sep 8, 2024, so the 1979's value may not reflect today's market.
How much is a Mercedes-Benz 240D worth?
Depending on the model year, a Mercedes-Benz 240D is worth from $19,430 to $24,028 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Mercedes-Benz 240D year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.