Mercedes-Benz GLS/GL-Class

Mercedes-Benz launched the GL-Class (X164) in 2006 as its first full-size, 3-row SUV, targeting the North American market directly. It shared its platform with the M-Class but offered more space and luxury. The second generation (X166) arrived for 2013, and in 2016, a major facelift also brought a name change to GLS-Class, aligning it as the S-Class of the brand's SUV lineup. The current generation (X167), introduced in 2019, elevated the model's luxury status with options like E-Active Body Control and the flagship Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600.

The market for the GL/GLS-Class is vast, with an average price of around $24,000 reflecting the high volume of traded second-generation models. Early X164s are now firmly in budget territory, often serving as capable family haulers for under $15,000. It's the high-performance AMG models, like the GL 63 and GLS 63, that attract enthusiast attention for their blend of V8 power and practicality. The ultra-exclusive Maybach GLS 600 stands apart and holds strong value as a modern status symbol with future collector appeal.

Prices range from $500 for early project cars to $253,000 for top-spec modern variants.