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BMW i4 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE: 5-year value retention (41% vs 39%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. BMW i4 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the BMW i4 comes out ahead, holding about 41% of its value versus 39% for the Mercedes-Benz EQE. Over the first five years the BMW i4 loses roughly $33,930 while the Mercedes-Benz EQE loses about $39,425 — a gap near $5,495.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the BMW i4 sheds about 3% in year one versus 23% for the Mercedes-Benz EQE. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.