Mercedes Roundup: From Costly Used Gems to Record Sales Verified

Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts have plenty to track this summer, with a mix of practical updates, high-performance sendoffs, and a verified milestone.

A slideshow highlights how aging S-Class flagships and high-performance used-market bargains can lead to repair bills that exceed the original purchase price, a caution for bargain hunters.

Meanwhile, the Iride Evo 5 keeps the spirit of Mercedes' DTM homologation icon alive, but swaps its original four-cylinder for a much more powerful M103 inline-six.

On the new-car front, Mercedes-AMG's GT 53 4-Door Coupe offers a less extreme, longer-range alternative to the brand's 800-plus-hp electric sedans. The all-new GLA is larger, more refined, and available with both hybrid and fully electric powertrains.

AMG is also giving the high-performance A 45 S hatchback a final sendoff before it disappears later this year. Teasers for the upcoming G-Class Cabrio reveal its unusual convertible design, and the 2027 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 680 goes beyond leather and wood with features aimed at pampering every passenger.

Finally, after widespread skepticism, Bring a Trailer, the selling dealer, and Hagerty all confirmed the record-breaking sale was legitimate.