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BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo vs Mercedes-Benz GLE: 5-year value retention (58% vs 58%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo comes out ahead, holding about 58% of its value versus 58% for the Mercedes-Benz GLE. Over the first five years the BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo loses roughly $13,398 while the Mercedes-Benz GLE loses about $26,208 — a gap near $12,810.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo sheds about 0% in year one versus 5% for the Mercedes-Benz GLE. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.