Mercedes-Benz M-Class

2012 to 2015 · SUV

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Shifty Estimate

$25,300

Low confidence · $19K to $32K

10.0% over 12 months

Median · 12 mo: $14,175
Sales · 12 mo: 40
Original MSRP: $47,270Down 46% since new

2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class, sold Jun 2026

Sold$25,250 · Bring a Trailer · Jun 2026

The market

Every recorded 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class sale, by date and price

Jun 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$25,250 · 12,000 mi · Diamond White Metallic

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Sold Bid to, not sold

1 sale · 1 unsoldmedian $14kupdated Jun 2026

Other M-Class generations

W163
W164
W167

Specifications

Engine: V6, 3.5L
Power: 302 hp
Torque: 273 lb-ft
0 to 60: 7.4 s
Top speed: 130 mph
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: 4WD
Original MSRP: $47,270

Common questions

How much does a Mercedes-Benz M-Class cost?

A 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class cost $47,270 new. Over the past 12 months, 40 have sold publicly at a median of $14,175. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $25,300. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $18,975 to $31,625, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $25,300, down 10.0% over the past 12 months. That sits above the $14,175 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. We rate confidence low: 40 public sales in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.

Is a Mercedes-Benz M-Class a good investment?

It has depreciated 46% against its $47,270 list price. Values are down 10.0% over the past 12 months.

What has a Mercedes-Benz M-Class sold for at auction?

The most recent public sale we have on file:

$25,250Jun 4, 2026Diamond White Metallic · 12,000 mi

About the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

The second-generation M-Class marked Mercedes-Benz's maturation in the luxury SUV segment, moving far beyond its utilitarian ML origins. Built on the refined W166 platform, these models offered significantly improved ride quality and interior appointments while maintaining the rugged capability that defined the nameplate. The 2012-2015 run featured cleaner exterior styling with Mercedes' evolving design language and a more sophisticated cabin that finally matched the brand's sedan standards. Engine options ranged from efficient V6s to the potent ML63 AMG with its hand-built 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 518 horsepower. While not traditionally collectible, well-maintained examples, particularly the AMG variants and diesel models, are gaining appreciation among enthusiasts who value the blend of luxury, performance, and practicality. The W166 represents the sweet spot before Mercedes' transition to the more complex GLE nomenclature.