Mercedes-Benz CL value and depreciation
Known for s-class luxury in coupe form.
Depreciation curve
We class the Mercedes-Benz CL as a luxury flagship & exotic in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 52% after three years and 35% after five. Flagship saloons and exotics shed value brutally once the first owner is done. Some halo cars (911, certain AMG and M cars) beat this curve and carry per-model overrides.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% |
| 3 years | 52% |
| 5 years | 35% |
| 7 years | 24% |
| 10 years | 13% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
The big two-door flagship based on the S-Class, sold locally in small numbers until 2014 when the S-Class Coupe took over. New buyers were rare and depreciation was severe. Today it is a lot of car for the money if you can stomach the maintenance risk.
CL against its rivals
Mercedes-Benz CL: common questions
Does the Mercedes-Benz CL hold its value?
We class the Mercedes-Benz CL as a luxury flagship & exotic in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 52% after three years and 35% after five. Flagship saloons and exotics shed value brutally once the first owner is done. Some halo cars (911, certain AMG and M cars) beat this curve and carry per-model overrides.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.