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.
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.
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.
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:
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