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Infiniti Q50 vs Mercedes-Benz GLK Class — Depreciation Comparison

Infiniti Q50 vs Mercedes-Benz GLK Class: 5-year value retention (51% vs 51%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Infiniti Q50 holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Infiniti Q50 comes out ahead, holding about 51% of its value versus 51% for the Mercedes-Benz GLK Class. Over the first five years the Infiniti Q50 loses roughly $21,224 while the Mercedes-Benz GLK Class loses about $17,379 — a gap near $-3845.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Infiniti Q50 sheds about 12% in year one versus 2% for the Mercedes-Benz GLK Class. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.