Best Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Year to Buy
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz CLS550 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 63 verified sales, the 2008 is the most affordable at $13,732. The 2007 trades most often (18 verified sales). No sale since Jul 31, 2025, so the 2008's value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 4 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Jul 1, 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 CLS550 Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 CLS550 | $19,800No sale since Apr 2025 | — | 1 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 2014 CLS550 | $16,960No sale since Mar 2026 | — | 10 | — |
| 2013 CLS550 | $18,494 | — | 3 · too few to rank | — |
| 2012 CLS550 | $16,026 | — | 14 | — |
| 2011 CLS550 | $14,413No sale since Jul 2024 | — | 4 · too few to rank | — |
| 2008 CLS550 | $13,732No sale since Jul 2025 | — | 13 | — |
| 2007 CLS550 | $15,227No sale since Oct 2025 | — | 18 | — |
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 CLS550 Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Mercedes-Benz CLS550 year to buy?
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz CLS550 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 63 verified sales, the 2008 is the most affordable at $13,732. The 2007 trades most often (18 verified sales). No sale since Jul 31, 2025, so the 2008'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 CLS550 year is the cheapest?
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, valued at $13,732. No sale since Jul 31, 2025, so the 2008's value may not reflect today's market. The most valuable is the 2014, at $16,960. No sale since Mar 26, 2026, so the 2014's value may not reflect today's market.
How much is a Mercedes-Benz CLS550 worth?
Depending on the model year, a Mercedes-Benz CLS550 is worth from $13,732 to $16,960 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 CLS550 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.