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Kia Niro-Ev vs Mercedes-Benz EQS: 5-year value retention (32% vs 32%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Mercedes-Benz EQS holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Mercedes-Benz EQS comes out ahead, holding about 32% of its value versus 32% for the Kia Niro-Ev. Over the first five years the Mercedes-Benz EQS loses roughly $61,436 while the Kia Niro-Ev loses about $27,195 — a gap near $-34241.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Mercedes-Benz EQS sheds about 26% in year one versus 26% for the Kia Niro-Ev. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.