FLEET NewsNet looks at how new cars taken on to a typical fleet might perform over the next three years/60,000 miles.

Using data from used car expert CAP Motor Research, we benchmark two cars against each other to see how they perform over the traditional fleet cycle. This week, we compare the all-new Mercedes-Benz M-class in entry-level diesel trim with its SUV nemesis, BMW’s X5 3.0d SE.

BMW X5 3.0d SE

Price New – £36,357

Mileage		Age (months)		Predicted value		Money lost
20,000		12		£28,475/78%		£7,882
30,000		18		£25,350/70%		£11,007
40,000		24		£22,825/63%		£13,532
50,000		30		£20,175/55%		£16,182
60,000		36		£18,025/50%		£18,332

Source: CAP Motor Research

Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDI

Price New – £36,507

Mileage		Age (months)		Predicted value		Money lost
20,000		12		£25,300/69%		£11,207
30,000		18		£22,550/62%		£13,957
40,000		24		£20,100/55%		£16,407
50,000		30		£17,950/49%		£18,557
60,000		36		£16,050/44%		£20,457

Source: CAP Motor Research