Market Report December 2025: Year-End Sprint in the Used Car Market

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December 2025: Market Overview

The last month of the year shows typical seasonal patterns. Demand drops while dealers prepare their year-end closings.

Current Prices by Brand

BMW

ModelAverageChangeListings
E38 7 Series€16,915+2%52
E39 5 Series€8,147stable94
E46 3 Series€7,056-1%167
E39 M5€34,989+3%18

Mercedes-Benz

ModelAverageChangeListings
W140 S-Class€14,234+2%38
W210 E-Class€5,892stable82
W124 E-Class€12,456+1%41

Audi

ModelAverageChangeListings
B5 A4/S4€6,234stable71
C6 A6€10,292-2%98
RS4 B5€45,678+1%9

Seasonal Analysis

Why December is Affordable

  1. Demand decline: -18% vs. annual average
  2. Dealer pressure: Balance sheet optimization before year-end
  3. Less competition: Buyers focus on Christmas

Optimal Negotiation Time

  • Best days: December 15-23
  • Avoid: December 24-31 (holidays)

Top Deals of the Month

Under €10,000

BMW E46 320i – Average €5,200

  • Reliable M54 engine
  • Affordable spare parts
  • Good winter suitability

Audi B6 A4 1.8T – Average €4,800

  • Quattro available
  • Solid build quality
  • Moderate running costs

€10,000-25,000

BMW E38 740i – Average €15,500

  • V8 luxury at mid-range price
  • Youngtimer potential
  • Comfort for winter

Mercedes W140 S320 – Average €12,800

  • Indestructible inline-six
  • Best long-distance capability
  • Value stable

Rising Demand

  • All-wheel drive: Audi Quattro models +15%
  • Sedans: Comfort for winter travel
  • Well-maintained classics: Collector market active

Declining Demand

  • Convertibles: Seasonal -25%
  • High-priced sports cars: Investments postponed

Mileage Correlation

Our December analysis shows:

Model TypeCorrelationInterpretation
Youngtimer (20+ years)-0.45Condition more important
Modern used (5-15 years)-0.82Mileage very relevant
Classic (25+ years)-0.35History decisive

Outlook January 2026

For the coming month we expect:

  • Price stability after new year
  • Increasing activity from mid-January
  • New listings from dealer clearance

Recommendations

Buy Now

Wait

  • Convertibles until spring
  • High-priced M/AMG models until Q1

All data based on our continuous market analysis. As of: December 8, 2025