Mercedes-Benz Passenger Car Price Ranges by Model Series

Mercedes-Benz offers a vehicle for nearly every luxury segment, with prices reflecting the model's position, size, technology, and performance level. Prices vary significantly by market, trim level, and options. The figures below are approximate starting MSRPs in the United States market, intended to illustrate the brand's pricing hierarchy.

1. Entry Luxury & Compact Cars (Starting ~$35,000 - $55,000)

The gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand, featuring front-wheel-drive based models.

• A-Class Sedan: Starting around $35,000. The most affordable Mercedes sedan.
• CLA-Class Coupe/Sedan: Starting around $42,000. Stylish four-door coupe.
• GLA SUV: Starting around $40,000. Compact luxury SUV.
• GLB SUV: Starting around $44,000. Compact SUV with optional third-row seating.
• B-Class (Limited Markets): Positioned similarly to the A-Class hatchback.

2. Core Luxury & Mid-Size Models (Starting ~$45,000 - $85,000)

The volume leaders, balancing luxury, performance, and technology.

• C-Class Sedan/Coupe: Starting around $45,000. The best-selling sedan core.
• C-Class Wagon: Starting around $50,000.
• E-Class Sedan/Wagon: Starting around $58,000. The executive class benchmark.
• GLC SUV/Coupe: Starting around $48,000. The best-selling SUV.
• GLE SUV/Coupe: Starting around $62,000. Midsize luxury SUV.
• EQE Electric Sedan: Starting around $75,000. Electric executive sedan.
• EQE SUV: Starting around $80,000. Electric midsize SUV.

3. Flagship Luxury & Full-Size Models (Starting ~$100,000 - $200,000+)

The pinnacle of Mercedes-Benz innovation, comfort, and status.

• S-Class Sedan: Starting around $115,000. The definitive luxury flagship.
• GLS SUV: Starting around $88,000. Full-size three-row luxury SUV.
• EQS Electric Sedan: Starting around $105,000. The electric S-Class, a technology flagship.
• EQS SUV: Starting around $105,000. Electric flagship SUV.
• G-Class: Starting around $143,000. The iconic luxury off-roader.
• Maybach S-Class: Starting around $200,000+. Ultra-luxury variant.

4. High-Performance & AMG Models (Starting ~$55,000 - $300,000+)

Performance variants and dedicated sports cars command significant premiums.

• AMG 35/45 Models (A 35, CLA 45, etc.): Starting around $47,000 - $60,000.
• AMG 43/53 Models (C 43, GLE 53, etc.): Starting around $65,000 - $85,000.
• AMG 63/63 S Models (C 63, G 63, etc.): Starting around $80,000 - $180,000 (e.g., G 63 starts ~$180,000).
• Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe/Roadster: Starting around $115,000.
• Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe: Starting around $95,000.
• Mercedes-AMG SL Roadster: Starting around $140,000.
• Mercedes-AMG ONE (Hypercar): Price ~$2.7 million+ (extremely limited).

Mercedes-Benz Model Price Reference Table

Model Series / Segment	Example Model	Approx. Starting MSRP (USD)	Price Range Category
Compact / Entry	A 220 Sedan	$35,000	Entry Luxury
Compact / Entry SUV	GLA 250	$40,000	Entry Luxury
Mid-Size Core	C 300 Sedan	$45,000	Core Luxury
Mid-Size Core SUV	GLC 300	$48,000	Core Luxury
Executive / Full-Size	E 350 Sedan	$58,000	Core/Executive
Full-Size SUV	GLS 450	$88,000	Flagship Luxury
Flagship Sedan	S 500	$115,000	Flagship Luxury
Electric Flagship	EQS 450+	$105,000	Flagship Luxury
Icon (Off-Road)	G 550	$143,000	Flagship Luxury
High-Performance AMG	C 63 S E PERFORMANCE	$85,000+	High-Performance
Ultra-Performance AMG	AMG GT 63 S 4-Door	$165,000+	High-Performance

Conclusion: Mercedes-Benz pricing follows a clear tiered structure. The compact A/CLA/GLA/GLB series establishes entry points from the mid-$30,000s. The core C/E/GLC/GLE models occupy the heart of the market from $45,000 to $85,000. The flagship S-Class, GLS, G-Class, and EQ electric models command premiums starting around $100,000 and rising sharply. AMG performance variants typically add $15,000 to $100,000+ over their base counterparts, with dedicated sports cars and hypercars reaching the pinnacle of pricing. Final transaction prices are highly dependent on optional equipment, which can easily add 20-30% to the base MSRP.