WHEN it comes to the premium upper-medium sector, the BMW 3 Series reigns, picking up awards and sales at an impressive rate.
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Source: CAP Motor Research Mercedes-Benz C220 cdi se: PRICE NEW £24,892
Source: CAP Motor Research
And despite selling in large numbers the range maintains amazingly strong residual values. Mercedes-Benz is aware of this and will be planning to end BMW’s leadership when its new C-Class goes on sale in June.
With an increased focus on driving dynamics and safety, the C-Class is a massive improvement over its predecessor, but will it be able to match the 3 Series in RV terms?
Mileage | Age (months) | Predicted value | Money lost | |||
20,000 | 12 | £17,725/71% | £7,367 | |||
30,000 | 18 | £15,650/62% | £9,442 | |||
40,000 | 24 | £13,825/55% | £11,267 | |||
50,000 | 30 | £12,250/49% | £12,842 | |||
60,000 | 36 | £10,850/43% | £14,242 | |||
Source: CAP Motor Research
Mileage | Age (months) | Predicted value | Money lost | |||
20,000 | 12 | £18,350/74% | £6,542 | |||
30,000 | 18 | £16,125/65% | £8,767 | |||
40,000 | 24 | £14,200/57% | £10,692 | |||
50,000 | 30 | £12,500/50% | £12,392 | |||
60,000 | 36 | £11,050/44% | £13,842 | |||
Source: CAP Motor Research
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