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Mercedes-Benz Models Appreciating Fastest

From AMG monsters to hand-built classics, the right Mercedes climbs in value. These Mercedes-Benz models are appreciating fastest right now, ranked from verified auction sales.

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Mercedes-Benz Models Appreciating Fastest (30)

Live market values from verified auction sales · click any car for its full price history, projection, and Value Signal.

1993 Mercedes-Benz 500ETOP PICK
1993 Mercedes-Benz 500E
$84,775+17.1%/yr
2002 Mercedes-Benz G500
2002 Mercedes-Benz G500
$48,760+16.4%/yr
1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16
1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16
$27,282+14.4%/yr
2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500
2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500
$34,630+13.7%/yr
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed
$108,135+13.6%/yr
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC
$44,268+12.7%/yr
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500
$26,325+11.3%/yr
1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5
1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5
$19,201+9.8%/yr
1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC
1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC
$79,066+8.8%/yr
2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
$368,723+8.8%/yr
1995 Mercedes-Benz SL500
1995 Mercedes-Benz SL500
$21,040+8.8%/yr
2006 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
2006 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
$50,889+8.0%/yr
1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E
1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E
$57,883+7.8%/yr
1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
$24,897+7.6%/yr
1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
$21,254+7.5%/yr
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT
$418,400+6.9%/yr
1994 Mercedes-Benz SL500
1994 Mercedes-Benz SL500
$16,428+6.2%/yr
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500
$19,679+6.1%/yr
1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SE
1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SE
$22,563+5.8%/yr
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL
$26,340+5.7%/yr
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster
$184,575+5.5%/yr
1997 Mercedes-Benz S600
1997 Mercedes-Benz S600
$42,003+5.4%/yr
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
$324,958+5.0%/yr
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
$61,130+4.5%/yr
2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series
2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series
$1,619,750+4.3%/yr
2007 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
2007 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
$60,156+4.2%/yr
1987 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL
1987 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL
$24,613+4.1%/yr
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500
$34,464+3.9%/yr
1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16
1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16
$44,629+3.8%/yr
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
$40,791+3.3%/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which car leads the Mercedes-Benz Models Appreciating Fastest list right now?

The 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500E currently ranks first, gaining 17.1% per year, based on verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex.

What do the cars on this list cost?

Market values across these 30 cars currently range from $16,428 to $1,619,750. Every value is computed from real sold prices — never estimates — and recomputes overnight as new auction results land.

Where does the data come from?

Every market value is backed by real sold prices aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces — never estimates or speculation. Read how values are computed on the DriveIndex methodology page.

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Daily. As new auction results come in, market values and Value Signals recompute overnight and this list of 30 cars re-ranks automatically.

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