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BMW X1 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE: 5-year value retention (57% vs 58%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Mercedes-Benz GLE holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Mercedes-Benz GLE comes out ahead, holding about 58% of its value versus 57% for the BMW X1. Over the first five years the Mercedes-Benz GLE loses roughly $26,208 while the BMW X1 loses about $18,404 — a gap near $-7804.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Mercedes-Benz GLE sheds about 5% in year one versus 0% for the BMW X1. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.