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Aston Martin DBS vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class: 5-year value retention (83% vs 79%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Aston Martin DBS holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Aston Martin DBS comes out ahead, holding about 83% of its value versus 79% for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Over the first five years the Aston Martin DBS loses roughly $59,614 while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class loses about $29,459 — a gap near $-30155.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Aston Martin DBS sheds about 6% in year one versus 4% for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.