Mercedes-Benz B-Class value and depreciation
Known for practical no-frills compact mercedes.
Depreciation curve
We class the Mercedes-Benz B-Class as a premium (established) in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 65% after three years and 51% after five. German and established luxury compacts and mid-sizers. A hard first-year knock, then steady losses that accelerate once the motorplan expires.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 83% |
| 3 years | 65% |
| 5 years | 51% |
| 7 years | 39% |
| 10 years | 26% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
A taller, more practical take on the A-Class that found a loyal following among older buyers. It never matched its stablemates for image and was quietly dropped from the local range as Mercedes trimmed its compact line-up. Used prices are soft, so it is a cheap way into a modern Mercedes.
B-Class against its rivals
Mercedes-Benz B-Class: common questions
Does the Mercedes-Benz B-Class hold its value?
We class the Mercedes-Benz B-Class as a premium (established) in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 65% after three years and 51% after five. German and established luxury compacts and mid-sizers. A hard first-year knock, then steady losses that accelerate once the motorplan expires.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.