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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Depreciation

A Mercedes-Benz E-Class will depreciate 45% after 5 years and have a 5 year resale value of $45,701.

The E-class loses about 40% of its value in the first 3 years, so if you buy new (and many do), be prepared to lose a meaninful portion of your investment. If you're OK with something that is slightly used, such as one coming off lease, then that's where the bargains are to be had. Think about an E-class that is 4 or 5 years old, and that has had a gentle owner, and almost irrespective of mileage, you may find yourself an attractive car for the long run. A Mercedes engine will run for 250,000 miles, so if you plan to put a lot of miles on your car, an older E-class may still have a lot of miles left in it.

The chart below shows the expected depreciation for the next 10 years. These results are for vehicles in good condition, averaging 12,000 miles per year. It also assumes a selling price of $83,503 when new. Enter your purchase price, expected ownership period and estimated miles driven annually. Our depreciation calculator will predict an expected resale value for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Depreciation

Years Old Depreciation Residual Value Resale Value Mileage Resale Year
1 $12,183 85.41% $71,320 12,000 2022
2 $16,099 80.72% $67,404 24,000 2023
3 $28,024 66.44% $55,479 36,000 2024
4 $32,199 61.44% $51,304 48,000 2025
5 $37,802 54.73% $45,701 60,000 2026
6 $38,411 54.00% $45,092 72,000 2027
7 $42,754 48.80% $40,749 84,000 2028
8 $48,048 42.46% $35,455 96,000 2029
9 $54,611 34.60% $28,892 108,000 2030
10 $57,684 30.92% $25,819 120,000 2031

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Depreciation

Years Old Depreciation Residual Value Resale Value
1 $12,183 85.41% $71,320
2 $16,099 80.72% $67,404
3 $28,024 66.44% $55,479
4 $32,199 61.44% $51,304
5 $37,802 54.73% $45,701
6 $38,411 54.00% $45,092
7 $42,754 48.80% $40,749
8 $48,048 42.46% $35,455
9 $54,611 34.60% $28,892
10 $57,684 30.92% $25,819

Buying a Mercedes-Benz E-Class New vs Used

If you purchase a used Mercedes-Benz E-Class that is 2 years old, then you could save $16,099 compared to buying new, and still have a relatively new model with plenty of useful life remaining. If you plan to keep this vehicle for 3 years then your total cost of depreciation would be $21,703. Try other age and ownership length combinations, or different vehicles to see if you can find depreciation sweetspots where this cost is the lowest. Hint: Try vehicles between 2 and 4 years old, as brand new vehicles depreciate quickly. Also, if this is a recently released model and buying a few years old isn't possible, consider another vehicle, or perhaps wait until more used E-Class models become available.

What About Mercedes-Benz E-Class Insurance Costs?

The average cost to insure a Mercedes-Benz E-Class is about $2,934 per year. This adds up to around $14,670 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike depreciation, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own a Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure

The Best Model Years to Buy a Mercedes-Benz E-Class

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is our top pick for the best model year value for the E-Class. With the 2019, you would only pay, on average, 66% of the price as new, with 75% of the vehicle's useful life remaining. The 2021 and 2018 model years are also attractive years for the E-Class, and provide a relatively good value. Our rankings consider multiple factors, including the E-Class's price as new, current price, maintenance costs and remaining years of overall predictabe expenses. Our top ranked model year represents the most car for the money of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class models.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Historical Depreciation

Year New Price Current Price Maintenance $ Decline % Decline % Paid Value Rating
2022 $83,503 $83,503 $441 $0 0% 100%
2021 $82,188 $70,697 $503 $12,806 15.34% 85.41% Better
2020 $77,232 $62,946 $601 $7,751 10.96% 80.72% Good
2019 $75,552 $50,953 $757 $11,993 19.05% 66.44% Best
2018 $74,152 $46,449 $887 $4,504 8.84% 61.44% Better
2017 $62,971 $35,553 $1,091 $10,896 23.46% 54.73% Good
2016 $48,722 $26,310 $1,506 $9,243 26% 54%
2015 $52,088 $27,090 $1,671 +$780 -2.96% 48.8%
2014 $50,194 $23,134 $1,824 $3,956 14.6% 42.46%
2013 $50,191 $19,417 $2,052 $3,717 16.07% 34.6%
2012 $50,178 $17,598 $2,081 $1,819 9.37% 30.92%
2011 $48,837 $16,068 $2,325 $1,530 8.69% 28.14%
2010 $48,559 $14,143 $2,678 $1,925 11.98% 23.61%
Year Price % Paid Value Rank
2022 $83,503 100%
2021 $70,697 85.41% Better
2020 $62,946 80.72% Good
2019 $50,953 66.44% Best
2018 $46,449 61.44% Better
2017 $35,553 54.73% Good
2016 $26,310 54%
2015 $27,090 48.8%
2014 $23,134 42.46%
2013 $19,417 34.6%
2012 $17,598 30.92%
2011 $16,068 28.14%
2010 $14,143 23.61%

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Depreciation Rankings

Depreciation Rankings

We've ranked over 200 models from best to worst for Depreciation. See where the Mercedes-Benz E-Class ranks for Depreciation compared to other vehicles. Also check out how the E-Class stacks up in our rankings for Maintenance, Insurance and Overall Costs.

Depreciation Rankings

Other Mercedes-Benz E-Class Costs of Ownership

Finding a car or truck that saves on depreciation costs is important. But, it's also imperative to view all major Mercedes-Benz E-Class costs. This will ensure that you are finding the vehicle that provides you the best value, at the lowest cost. We've created tools that will also help you to save on the following ownership expenses: