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Mercedes-Benz CLS keeps an estimated 54% of its original MSRP after 5 years — #311 of 530 cars VINdown tracks. See the full depreciation curve.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Mercedes-Benz CLS retains an estimated 54% of its original MSRP after five years, ranking #311 of 530 cars we track. That is roughly in line with the 54% five-year average for Luxury in its class.
Most of the loss lands early: the Mercedes-Benz CLS sheds about 11% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $76,500 it falls to around $41,386 by year five — a five-year loss near $35,114, about $19.24 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 4, a lightly-used Mercedes-Benz CLS bought at 4 years old lets the first owner absorb the worst of the depreciation while the curve flattens — usually the value sweet spot. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.
It keeps an estimated 54% of its original MSRP after five years — worse than most among the 530 cars VINdown tracks (ranked #311).
From about $76,500 when new it drops to roughly $41,386 after five years — a loss near $35,114 (54% of its original MSRP retained).
Around 4 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.