Mercedes-Benz E-Class Depreciation Calculator
Calculate the Mercedes-Benz E-Class depreciation rate by year, mileage, and country — with accident-history adjustments and a year-by-year depreciation chart.
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.
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Year-by-year depreciation
Depreciation rate per year, based on an MSRP of $74,950
| Age | Value | % Retained | Annual depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| New | $74,950 | 100% | — |
| Year 1 | $58,461 | 78% | -$16,489 (22%) |
| Year 2 | $50,217 | 67% | -$8,244 (14.1%) |
| Year 3 | $42,721 | 57% | -$7,496 (14.9%) |
| Year 4 | $36,726 | 49% | -$5,995 (14%) |
| Year 5 | $32,229 | 43% | -$4,497 (12.2%) |
| Year 6 | $28,481 | 38% | -$3,748 (11.6%) |
| Year 7 | $24,734 | 33% | -$3,747 (13.2%) |
| Year 8 | $21,736 | 29% | -$2,998 (12.1%) |
| Year 9 | $19,487 | 26% | -$2,249 (10.3%) |
| Year 10 | $17,239 | 23% | -$2,248 (11.5%) |
Mercedes-Benz E-Class depreciation by country
The same car depreciates at different rates in different markets. Here's how the Mercedes-Benz E-Class depreciation rate changes across the seven major markets we track.
Baseline market. Heavy lease penetration accelerates first-three-year depreciation, but AMG variants and 4MATIC trims retain value noticeably better than RWD base models.
Canadian buyers strongly prefer 4MATIC, which commands a premium on resale. Depreciation tracks roughly 2% softer than the US due to tighter import supply.
Strong executive and fleet demand keeps the E-Class relevant, but heavy diesel representation in older stock hurts resale as ULEZ zones expand. Estate variants retain value slightly better than saloons.
Core home market with deep demand, especially for diesel and plug-in hybrid variants used as executive transport. Germany and Italy see particularly firm resale for low-mileage examples.
Mercedes badges carry huge prestige in Saudi Arabia and the E-Class is a staple executive sedan. Demand for V6 and AMG variants keeps resale notably stronger than in Western markets.
The long-wheelbase E-Class is a top-selling luxury sedan in India, with chauffeur-driven demand supporting prices. High import duties on new units mean used examples hold value relatively well.
Luxury Car Tax inflates new prices, which widens the new-to-used gap and accelerates early depreciation. Wagon and AMG variants are rarer and hold up better than base sedans.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class depreciation after an accident
An accident on a vehicle's history permanently increases its depreciation rate, even after perfect repairs. Here's how much extra depreciation each severity level adds to a Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Paintwork, bumper scuffs, non-structural repairs. Disclosed on history reports but limited resale impact.
Panel replacement, airbag deployment, meaningful CARFAX entry. Significantly accelerates depreciation.
Frame damage, flood, salvage title. Permanent depreciation hit even after full restoration.
This "diminished value" is the extra depreciation a car carries after an accident. Insurance rarely reimburses it — our calculator bakes it into every depreciation estimate.