“The greatest hidden cost associated with car ownership is depreciation.
With forecast depreciation levels over a 36 months, 60,000 miles period, at £2,255 less than the equivalent BMW 520d SE 4dr Step Auto (Stop Start) (Business Media) and £1,400 less than an Audi A6 TDi SE 4dr Multitronic, the Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Executive SE 4dr Tip Auto really can boast of best in class residuals.

In fact, despite costing over £1,500 less than the BMW to purchase new it is forecast to be worth almost 7% more at resale (36 / 60) meaning it’s retained value is 39% of cost new compared to the BMW’s 35%.”

“This is one of the reasons why the Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Executive SE 4dr Tip Auto has forecast Whole Life Cost figures £1,941 cheaper than the BMW 520d SE 4dr Step Auto (Stop Start) (Business Media) over three years.”