When it comes to luxury performance, few badges hold the weight of AMG. Originally known as Aufrecht, Melcher, and Grossaspach, the independent tuner has a long history of increasing the performance of all kinds, but Mercedes-Benz was always its muse. This love affair was strengthened in 1999, when Daimler Benz took a controlling interest, and then finally solidified in 2005 when it was fully absorbed by the brand, ensuring only Mercedes models would ever wear the AMG badge from that point after.
The luxury machines that have been created from this marriage are, to put it plainly, incredible. They’re forces of nature, bold, sometimes brash, but also beautiful and luxurious. The brand essentially perfected the German muscle car that can actually handle, and it’s unfortunate to see the direction the company has taken models in recent years. However, not all is lost because you can find plenty of used options out there, and as this list shows, some are downright cheap.
We’ve compiled a list of some of the cheapest AMG models you can purchase in 2026, using the CarBuzz Marketplace as a reference, and then arranged them from most expensive to least expensive. Prices have been rounded to the nearest $500 and mileage to the nearest 1,000 miles.
2008-2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
Average Price: $22,000
- Price Range: $17,500 – $26,500
- Mileage Range: 73,000 – 133,000 miles
We’re starting strong right out of the gate with the W204-generation C63 AMG, one of the most thrilling compact sedans ever built by Mercedes-Benz. That’s a bold claim, but ask just about anyone who’s driven one, and they’ll extoll the virtues of the car’s handsome design, well-balanced chassis, and most importantly, its incredible 6.2-liter naturally aspirated AMG V8.
The M156 makes an incredible 451 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque, rather impressive numbers for 2008, and that power is strictly to the rear wheels thanks to a 7-speed automatic. While the RWD does hamper grip, the C63 will still shoot to 60 mph in a little over four seconds, and paired with the comfortable interior, the only thing this car is likely to make you upset about is your gas mileage.
2014-2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG
Average Price: $19,000
- Price Range: $16,500 – $21,500
- Mileage Range: 67,000 – 95,000 miles
If you’ve always wished Mercedes would build a hot hatch for America, well, they kind of did. It arrived in 2014 by the name of the GLA45 AMG, and it was essentially a more accurate representation of what the lifted GLA truly was as it sat 1.8 inches lower than the regular model. Paired with an aggressive body kit that added racing canards and even a gaudy rear wing, it was the rebellious teenager of the Mercedes family, and it was an absolute blast to drive.
The turbocharged M133 2.0-liter four-cylinder produced a healthy 355 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque, which was sent through a 7-speed DCT mainly to the front wheels, but up to 50 percent of the power could be sent to the rear, too, if the situation called for it. It had a firm ride, but it cornered well and begged to be pushed hard. While it isn’t going to elicit a thumbs-up from every Mercedes driver, we think it’s one of the coolest Mercedes has made in the last 20 years.
2014-2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG
Average Price: $19,000
- Price Range: $16,500 – $21,500
- Mileage Range: 70,000 – 118,000 miles
With the GLA coming in second, it should be no surprise that the CLA is right there with it. If you know anything about these vehicles, you know that they’re very, very similar, with the same engine, transmission, and AWD setups. You’re still working at 355 horsepower, and the ride is once again going to be a bit stiff but perfect for carving up a back road as body lean is nearly imperceptible.
The interior is nice, if not a bit dated, and while it was always cause for criticism that’s been fixed on the newer CLA45 AMG, we feel that on a used model, it isn’t nearly as bad. This model also isn’t as in-your-face as the GLA, so it could be better if you’re trying to fly under the radar (until they hear your exhaust note).
2004-2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG
Average Price: $18,500
- Price Range: $17,500 – $19,500
- Mileage Range: 87,000 – 111,000 miles
Now, we’re going a bit old school, but if you can get behind the styling, you could have the ultimate luxury GT. The 2004 CLS55 AMG was the brand’s answer to the growing number of people who wanted something sleeker than a sedan but still wanted the functionality of four doors. It had nearly the same performance as the E55, courtesy of the same 5.4-liter supercharged V8 that made a romping 496 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, which it sent to the rear wheels courtesy of a five-speed automatic.
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Despite its size, it could shoot to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds, and it could cruise comfortably at triple digits for long periods. This is what it was great at, not being thrown into a turn like the contemporary M5, and if that’s what you’re looking for, the car’s comfortable suspension setup and seats will easily soak up the miles.
2006-2009 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG
Average Price: $17,750
- Price Range: $14,000 – $21,500
- Mileage Range: 82,000 – 114,000 miles
Not all AMG models make sense. Does the brand’s largest, most luxurious sedan truly need thrill-seeking performance? No, but that hasn’t stopped the company from delivering stupefying levels of performance in the S-Class over the years, and we don’t see them stopping anytime soon.
Back in the late 2000s, this meant shoving a 515-horsepower version of the brand’s NA 6.2-liter V8 under the hood, retuning the suspension, adding better tires, some drive modes, and more to give the biggest Merc new levels of anger. The result was an unbelievably comfortable car called the S63 that could hustle surprisingly well, and now it can be yours for pretty cheap, thanks to the magical phenomenon of depreciation.
2003-2006 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG
Average Price: $17,500
- Price Range: $14,500 – $20,500
- Mileage Range: 86,000 – 149,000 miles
Finally, we reach the first E55 on this list. First, let us say that you’ll likely be able to find a cheaper E55 from the ’90s, but the floor is only ever going to sit around $2,000 less, and none are going to be as good as this one thanks to its supercharged 5.4-liter V8 producing 469 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque.
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This is the same engine as the one in the CLS55, but with a more conventional body. Thanks to all of that torque, the model ranks as one of the quickest E-Class AMG models of all time, and we feel the styling from this era has aged particularly well on this model. It’s regal and elegant, and, thanks to the subtle visual package, it flies under the radar.
2005-2011 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG
Average Price: $12,750
- Price Range: $10,500 – $15,000
- Mileage Range: 124,000 – 134,000 miles
The ML was Mercedes’ first SUV, and the ML55 was the brand’s first performance version. That vehicle arrived back in 1998, and while you can find them out there, they’re easily going to feature well past 150,000 miles, and the 5.5-liter V8 isn’t known for its longevity. Due to this, a later ML model is going to serve you better, and we recommend the W164 model. This encompasses pre-and post-facelift models, but they all feature the incredible 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8, making a healthy 503 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. Acceleration was brutal for an SUV of the time, with the model hitting 60 mph in under five seconds, helping to propel the super SUV industry forward.
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2001-2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG
Average Price: $12,750
- Price Range: $11,000 – $14,500
- Mileage Range: 64,000 – 111,000 miles
The CLK55 AMG is a stylish and powerful coupe (or convertible) that was sort of Mercedes’ own concoction. In the early 2000s, there wasn’t really anything else on the road quite like it, with the closest competitor being the M3 Coupe. While the first generation of the model was fine, with the introduction of the second generation CLK, the model seriously improved.
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It received improved looks, handling, and performance courtesy of a 5.4-liter NA V8 making 362 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque. It was a confident grand tourer but we wouldn’t say it was as focused as an E46 M3. Like most of the cars on this list, it was pretty, comfortable, powerful, and easy to drive, and today, it could be yours for pretty darn cheap.
2002-2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK 32 AMG
Average Price: $12,250
- Price Range: $9,500 – $15,000
- Mileage Range: 54,000 – 90,000 miles
The SLK 32 AMG is one of the most underrated AMG models, probably because no one really knows about it. It was released as a competitor to the Z3 M coupe and convertible. It had the benefit of being a hard-top convertible, so only one model was needed to compete against them both, and it also featured a supercharged 3.2-liter V6 that made an impressive 349 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque.
Despite being heavier than the Z3 M, this extra power allowed the model to hit 60 mph, about a 10th faster, at just 4.5 seconds. However, there was no manual option, and the interior didn’t grip you like a sports car should. However, it’s still an awesome car and one of the cheapest AMGs you can buy used today.
2002-2003 Mercedes-Benz C 32 AMG
Average Price: $10,000
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- Price Range: $7,500 – $12,500
- Mileage Range: 119,000 – 150,000 miles
Finally, according to our calculations, the cheapest AMG model you’re going to find out there is going to be the C32 AMG, a short-lived variant that’s essentially the SLK32 with a fixed roof, longer wheelbase, and two extra doors. As the name suggests, it also has the same supercharged V6 under the hood, and the same power.
Also, like that model, there is a palpable sense of comfort and poise in this model that doesn’t translate well to truly aggressive driving. Sure, it will handle itself admirably on some mountain curves, with impressive brakes and a planted suspension, but it soon gets twitchy when you ask too much of it, and you can’t help but feel it’s simply a car that can handle itself in short bursts. Nothing wrong with that, and definitely nothing wrong with 349 horsepower that will surprise you to this day.
Sources: Mercedes-Benz
