A standard oil change for a Mercedes-Benz will cost you anywhere between $140 and $220 depending on your model, but your maintenance center costs could rise as high as $450 if you need additional services.
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- Mercedes-Benz recommends two types of services for its car owners: a Service A (standard oil change) every 10,000 miles and a Service B (additional routine maintenance) every 20,000 miles.
- Mercedes-Benz oil changes are more expensive than average because their engines are more complicated and they require high-quality full-synthetic motor oil.
- You should take your Mercedes-Benz in for a check-up at least once a year—or twice if you do any high-performance driving with your luxury car.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz oil change cost?
A Mercedes-Benz oil change service costs $140 to $220 on average.
Here are some oil change estimates from RepairPal and Kelley Blue Book for some of the most popular Mercedes-Benz models:
| Model | RepairPal estimate | KBB estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | $160 to $174 | $141 to $192 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 | $147 to $159 | $174 to $206 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 | $165 to $194 | $189 to $221 |
The estimates above are for a stand-alone synthetic oil change, but Mercedes-Benz service centers offer two levels of routine maintenance:
- Service A: A mechanic will complete an oil and oil filter change, check and refill your engine’s fluid levels, and check the tire pressure.
- Service B: In addition to the services performed in Service A, a mechanic will check the brake fluid and change the cabin air filter.
Cost comparison: A Mercedes-Benz Service A will typically match the estimates above, but a Service B could cost as much as $450 when all is said and done.
Mercedes-Benz oil changes are more expensive than average
The average cost of an oil change is between $70 and $90. Oil changes for Mercedes-Benz vehicles tend to be more expensive for the following reasons:
- Time: Mercedes engines are more complicated than other vehicles, meaning their oil changes take longer than usual. More time spent on a task equals more hours billed.
- Equipment: In most cars, you just need to remove a drain plug to empty the old oil into an oil pan, but a Mercedes-Benz mechanic needs to use special vacuum equipment to suck out the old oil.
- Amount: A Mercedes holds about 2.5 to 3.5 more quarts of oil than a Ford, for example. While more oil does mean you can go a little longer between oil changes, you will have to pay a little more upfront for the service.
- Quality: The full-synthetic engine oil needed by a Mercedes engine costs more than the regular oil used in many other engines.
Proceed with caution: Trying to cut costs by using a lower-quality conventional oil in your Mercedes-Benz could result in serious engine damage, or at least void your new car warranty.
Mercedes-Benz cars need an oil change every 10,000 miles
Mercedes-Benz recommends the following routine maintenance schedule for their luxury vehicle services:
- Service A: Every 10,000 miles or once per year
- Service B: Every 20,000 or every two years
Regardless of how smoothly your engine is running, it’s always a good idea to bring your car into the dealership for an annual check-up. Consider bringing your Mercedes-Benz in two times a year if you use it for any of the following:
- Sport driving
- Off-roading
- High-performance track driving
Expert tip: Take your Mercedes-Benz to a mechanic if you notice any of the following in between oil changes:
- Lit-up dashboard light
- Weird engine noises
- Burning smell when you start your engine
Pat Roache is an insurance writer with over two years of experience in the automotive industry. With a focus on car insurance, maintenance, and brand reviews, Pat’s mission is to create engaging and accessible content that empowers readers to take autonomy over their car ownership. As a writer and editor with Jerry, Pat has penned over 600 original articles and edited over 1,000. Pat’s 8+ years of experience in the performing arts as a writer, director, producer, and performer lend to their keen eye for research and presentation. Most recently, Pat’s new English translation of Donizetti’s Italian opera “D[x]n Pasquale” had its world premiere in 2022 with Opera MODO (Detroit, MI). Pat also writes grants for an LGBTQ arts non-profit in Chicago, IL.
