Mercedes-Benz EQS Depreciation Calculator
Calculate the Mercedes-Benz EQS depreciation rate by year, mileage, and country — with accident-history adjustments and a year-by-year depreciation chart.
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.
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Year-by-year depreciation
Depreciation rate per year, based on an MSRP of $126,150
| Age | Value | % Retained | Annual depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| New | $126,150 | 100% | — |
| Year 1 | $80,736 | 64% | -$45,414 (36%) |
| Year 2 | $65,598 | 52% | -$15,138 (18.8%) |
| Year 3 | $55,506 | 44% | -$10,092 (15.4%) |
| Year 4 | $47,937 | 38% | -$7,569 (13.6%) |
| Year 5 | $41,630 | 33% | -$6,307 (13.2%) |
| Year 6 | $36,584 | 29% | -$5,046 (12.1%) |
| Year 7 | $31,538 | 25% | -$5,046 (13.8%) |
| Year 8 | $27,753 | 22% | -$3,785 (12%) |
| Year 9 | $23,969 | 19% | -$3,784 (13.6%) |
| Year 10 | $21,446 | 17% | -$2,523 (10.5%) |
Mercedes-Benz EQS depreciation by country
The same car depreciates at different rates in different markets. Here's how the Mercedes-Benz EQS depreciation rate changes across the seven major markets we track.
Baseline market. The EQS faces heavy depreciation as large luxury EV demand has cooled, and Mercedes has issued significant dealer incentives and lease cash that pulls used values down quickly.
Similar depreciation pattern to the US, slightly cushioned by provincial EV rebates on new units that keep transaction prices closer to MSRP. Cold-weather range anxiety weighs on private resale.
Depreciation is steep as fleet and lease returns flood the market after 3-year PCP cycles. Benefit-in-kind tax advantages help new sales but compress used residuals.
Germany and the Nordics provide the strongest resale thanks to EV-friendly policy and charging infrastructure. Southern European markets see weaker demand and faster depreciation.
Limited charging infrastructure and extreme heat affecting battery longevity make the EQS a tough resale proposition. Buyers overwhelmingly prefer the ICE S-Class, dragging used EQS values down sharply.
Sold as a CBU import with very limited volumes. High import duties inflate MSRP, and a thin used-EV buyer pool combined with range/charging concerns leads to accelerated depreciation.
Small but growing luxury EV market. The EQS depreciates faster than the S-Class, but government FBT exemptions on novated leases help prop up new sales and slightly firm up 3-year residuals.
Mercedes-Benz EQS 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 EQS.
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.