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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Volvo XC60: 5-year value retention (49% vs 49%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Mercedes-Benz GLS holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Mercedes-Benz GLS comes out ahead, holding about 49% of its value versus 49% for the Volvo XC60. Over the first five years the Mercedes-Benz GLS loses roughly $46,118 while the Volvo XC60 loses about $25,447 — a gap near $-20671.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Mercedes-Benz GLS sheds about 9% in year one versus 7% for the Volvo XC60. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.