Best Mercedes-Benz GL550 Year to Buy
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz GL550 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 60 verified sales, the 2012 is the most affordable at $12,766. The 2014 trades most often (18 verified sales).
Data: DriveIndex. 4 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 12, 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 GL550 Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 GL550 | $16,729 | — | 10 | — |
| 2014 GL550 | $16,606 | — | 18 | — |
| 2013 GL550 | $17,652 | — | 4 · too few to rank | — |
| 2012 GL550 | $12,766 | — | 10 | — |
| 2011 GL550 | $22,715 | — | 12 | — |
| 2010 GL550 | $26,748 | — | 6 · too few to rank | — |
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 GL550 year is appreciating?
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Best Mercedes-Benz GL550 Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Mercedes-Benz GL550 year to buy?
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz GL550 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 60 verified sales, the 2012 is the most affordable at $12,766. The 2014 trades most often (18 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 GL550 year is the cheapest?
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL550 is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $12,766. The most valuable is the 2011, at $22,715.
How much is a Mercedes-Benz GL550 worth?
Depending on the model year, a Mercedes-Benz GL550 is worth from $12,766 to $22,715 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 GL550 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.