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.

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.

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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.

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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

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