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Lincoln MKZ vs Mercedes-Benz SL: 5-year value retention (52% vs 52%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Lincoln MKZ holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Lincoln MKZ comes out ahead, holding about 52% of its value versus 52% for the Mercedes-Benz SL. Over the first five years the Lincoln MKZ loses roughly $17,493 while the Mercedes-Benz SL loses about $53,574 — a gap near $36,081.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Lincoln MKZ sheds about 10% in year one versus 11% for the Mercedes-Benz SL. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.