BMW 2 Series vs Mercedes-Benz Sprinter — Depreciation Comparison

BMW 2 Series vs Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: 5-year value retention (49% vs 49%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. BMW 2 Series holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the BMW 2 Series comes out ahead, holding about 49% of its value versus 49% for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Over the first five years the BMW 2 Series loses roughly $21,579 while the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter loses about $20,532 — a gap near $-1047.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the BMW 2 Series sheds about 3% in year one versus 0% for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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