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Mercedes-Benz SL vs Volvo S90: 5-year value retention (52% vs 53%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Volvo S90 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Volvo S90 comes out ahead, holding about 53% of its value versus 52% for the Mercedes-Benz SL. Over the first five years the Volvo S90 loses roughly $27,576 while the Mercedes-Benz SL loses about $53,574 — a gap near $25,998.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Volvo S90 sheds about 6% in year one versus 11% for the Mercedes-Benz SL. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.