Mercedes-Benz Depreciation Rate

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the entry point to Mercedes luxury and a benchmark in the compact executive segment. Like most German luxury sedans, it depreciates faster than mainstream sedans, retaining roughly 48–52% of MSRP after five years as off-lease inventory pressures used prices.

The Mercedes-Benz CLA is an entry-level luxury four-door coupe that delivers a premium badge at an accessible price. Like most entry-luxury sedans, the CLA depreciates faster than mainstream sedans, with retained value dropping sharply in the first three years before stabilizing. Strong initial lease incentives and a steady supply of off-lease units keep used pricing soft.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a benchmark midsize luxury sedan known for refined engineering, advanced tech, and executive-class comfort. Like most European luxury sedans, it depreciates faster than mainstream cars, with retained value dropping sharply in the first three years as off-lease inventory floods the used market.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS is the brand's flagship electric sedan, positioned as the S-Class of EVs. Despite class-leading tech and range, the EQS suffers some of the steepest depreciation in the luxury segment, with retained value falling well below comparable ICE Mercedes models due to rapid EV tech turnover, aggressive new-car incentives, and softening luxury EV demand.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is an icon of luxury off-roading with a cult following that defies normal depreciation curves. Constrained supply, celebrity demand, and decades of boxy heritage give the G-Wagen one of the strongest resale profiles in the luxury SUV segment — often holding 70%+ of its value after five years.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC is a compact luxury SUV that competes directly with the BMW X3 and Audi Q5. Like most German luxury vehicles, it depreciates faster than mainstream SUVs once out of warranty, typically retaining around 48–52% of MSRP after five years as maintenance costs and technology aging weigh on resale value.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE is a midsize luxury SUV competing with the BMW X5 and Audi Q7. Like most German luxury SUVs, the GLE depreciates faster than mainstream rivals, typically retaining around 48% of its value after five years as higher-trim AMG variants and loaded options lose value quickly on the used market.

The Mercedes-Benz GLS is the flagship full-size luxury SUV from Stuttgart, often called the 'S-Class of SUVs.' Like most three-row German luxury SUVs, it suffers from steep early depreciation, with heavy first-year losses on loaded Maybach and AMG variants, though mid-trim GLS 450 models hold residual value relatively well in the used luxury SUV market.

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the flagship full-size luxury sedan that sets the benchmark for the segment. Like most flagship luxury sedans, the S-Class depreciates aggressively in the first three years as technology dates quickly and original owners lease rather than buy, making it one of the best values on the used market but a poor retained-value proposition new.