Estimated value by year
New
$62,000
MSRP
1 yr
$42,780
-31%
2 yrs
$38,440
-38%
3 yrs
$34,720
-44%
5 yrs
$26,660
-57%
10 yrs
$14,260
-77%
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Full Depreciation Table — Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Based on base MSRP of $62,000. Actual values vary by trim, mileage, condition, and region.
| Year | Age | Depreciation | 🤝 Trade-In | 🧑 Private Sale | 🏢 Dealer Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (New) | 0 yrs | -0% | $53,940 | $62,000 | $69,440 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | -31% | $37,219 | $42,780 | $47,914 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | -38% | $33,443 | $38,440 | $43,053 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | -44% | $30,206 | $34,720 | $38,886 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | -50% | $26,970 | $31,000 | $34,720 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | -57% | $23,194 | $26,660 | $29,859 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | -61% | $21,037 | $24,180 | $27,082 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | -65% | $18,879 | $21,700 | $24,304 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | -69% | $16,721 | $19,220 | $21,526 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | -73% | $14,564 | $16,740 | $18,749 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | -77% | $12,406 | $14,260 | $15,971 |
Cost per year
$7,068
avg annual loss
Sweet spot buy
2–3 yrs old
$34,720 saves $27,280
Value at 10 yrs
$14,260
77% of value gone
Key Specs — Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Category
Luxury Sedan
Base MSRP
$62,000
5-Year Depreciation
57%
vs Category Avg
5% worse than average
Expected Lifespan
150,000–200,000 miles
Best Used Buy Age
2–3 years old
Should you buy a used Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
The sweet spot for buying a used E-Class is 2 to 3 years old. At that age you can save approximately $27,280 off the new price while still getting a relatively modern vehicle. This model depreciates heavily, which makes the used market excellent value. A 3-year-old example can be significantly cheaper than new.
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