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Mercedes-Benz EQB holds its value better — 38% five-year retention against 37% for the Volkswagen ID.4. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Mercedes-Benz EQB comes out ahead, holding about 38% of its value versus 37% for the Volkswagen ID.4. Over the first five years the Mercedes-Benz EQB loses roughly $32,838 while the Volkswagen ID.4 loses about $28,410 — a gap near $-4428.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Mercedes-Benz EQB sheds about 18% in year one versus 6% for the Volkswagen ID.4. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.