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Mercedes-Benz EQB value and depreciation

Known for seven-seat electric compact suv.

New from
R 1 374 500
Worth after 3 years
R 608 827
44% retained
Worth after 5 years
R 410 894
30% retained
±Monthly (new)
R 24 024/m
10% deposit, 72m, 11.75%

Projected value of a new Mercedes-Benz EQB

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We class the Mercedes-Benz EQB as a premium ev in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 44% after three years and 30% after five. Battery anxiety, charging doubts and seven-figure prices make premium EVs the steepest depreciators in the country. A few cult EVs beat this curve via overrides.

Retention table

AfterRetainedRetail valueTrade-in
1 year67%R 914 524R 804 781
3 years44%R 608 827R 535 768
5 years30%R 410 894R 361 587
7 years21%R 284 893R 250 706
10 years13%R 175 733R 154 645

Estimates for a new purchase at R 1 374 500; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.

The seven-seat companion to the EQA, sold here since 2022 in 350 4Matic form. Volumes are minimal in a market with limited charging infrastructure. Used examples shed value quickly.

What used EQB years are worth today

Tap a year for the full breakdown: value range, remaining depreciation, and what to pay.

YearEst. retail todayTrade-in
2026 EQBR 1 374 500R 1 209 560Details →
2025 EQBR 914 524R 804 781Details →
2024 EQBR 741 098R 652 166Details →
2023 EQBR 608 827R 535 768Details →
2022 EQBR 500 163R 440 143Details →

EQB against its rivals

Where the EQB ranks

Mercedes-Benz EQB: common questions

What is a Mercedes-Benz EQB worth after 3 years?

A Mercedes-Benz EQB bought new today for R 1 374 500 is projected to be worth about R 608 827 after three years, which is 44% of its price. A dealer trade-in offer would sit closer to R 535 768.

Does the Mercedes-Benz EQB hold its value?

We class the Mercedes-Benz EQB as a premium ev in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 44% after three years and 30% after five. Battery anxiety, charging doubts and seven-figure prices make premium EVs the steepest depreciators in the country. A few cult EVs beat this curve via overrides.

What does a used Mercedes-Benz EQB cost?

As a guide: a 2024 model is worth about R 741 098 retail today, while a 2022 model sits around R 500 163. Condition, mileage and spec move real prices by 10% or more either way.

What would a Mercedes-Benz EQB cost per month?

Financing a new Mercedes-Benz EQB at R 1 374 500 over 72 months at 11.75% with a 10% deposit comes to roughly R 24 024 per month before bank fees and insurance.

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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.