Best Mercedes-Benz CL500 Year to Buy
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz CL500 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 68 verified sales, the 2001 is the most affordable at $11,166. The 2002 trades most often (17 verified sales).
Data: DriveIndex. 4 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 11, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 4 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Mercedes-Benz CL500 Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 CL500 | $14,913No sale since May 2025 | — | 12 | — |
| 2005 CL500 | $19,751No sale since May 2025 | — | 4 · too few to rank | — |
| 2004 CL500 | $19,002No sale since Sep 2023 | — | 6 · too few to rank | — |
| 2003 CL500 | $12,056 | — | 7 · too few to rank | — |
| 2002 CL500 | $14,619 | — | 17 | — |
| 2001 CL500 | $11,166 | — | 12 | — |
| 1999 CL500 | $13,639 | — | 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.
Which CL500 year is appreciating?
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Best Mercedes-Benz CL500 Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Mercedes-Benz CL500 year to buy?
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz CL500 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 68 verified sales, the 2001 is the most affordable at $11,166. The 2002 trades most often (17 verified sales). 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 CL500 year is the cheapest?
The 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500 is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $11,166. The most valuable is the 2006, at $14,913. No sale since May 23, 2025, so the 2006's value may not reflect today's market.
How much is a Mercedes-Benz CL500 worth?
Depending on the model year, a Mercedes-Benz CL500 is worth from $11,166 to $14,913 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 CL500 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.