Mercedes-Benz Cost to Own
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Across 3 Mercedes-Benz models, 5-year depreciation, fuel and national-average insurance run from about $52,286 for the C-Class to $70,520 for the GLE (75,000 miles). Depreciation is the biggest line for every one, and the C-Class is cheapest to fuel at $13,834.
Mercedes-Benz models compared
5 years, 75,000 miles, bought new. Total = depreciation + fuel + national-average insurance ($6,410).
| Model | Depreciation | Fuel / energy | 5-yr total |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-Class | $32,042 | $13,834 | $52,286 |
| GLC | $34,891 | $14,879 | $56,180 |
| GLE | $45,689 | $18,421 | $70,520 |
— = no citable figure. Insurance varies by driver, location and coverage; see car insurance cost by state.
Mercedes-Benz maintenance schedule
Mercedes-Benz's published oil-change interval: alternating Service A / Service B. First service (A) at approx. 10,000 miles or 1 year; Service B approx. 20,000 miles or 1 year after the previous service; thereafter approx. every 20,000 miles or 2 years. We list the schedule rather than a dollar figure because Mercedes-Benz doesn't publish service prices.
Oil changes
Normal: Alternating Service A / Service B. First service (A) at approx. 10,000 miles or 1 year; Service B approx. 20,000 miles or 1 year after the previous service; thereafter approx. every 20,000 miles or 2 years. Prepaid plans are built on 1 year/10,000-mile visits unless the Maintenance Booklet says otherwise.
Source: Mercedes-Benz Service & Maintenance (Service A / Service B)
| Interval | Items | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Service A (approx. 10,000 mi / 1 yr first visit) |
| Mercedes-Benz Service & Maintenance (Service A / Service B) |
| Service B (approx. 20,000 mi / 1 yr after previous) |
| Mercedes-Benz Service & Maintenance (Service A / Service B) |
| Every 10,000 mi / 1 yr (prepaid plan grid, all models) |
| Mercedes-Benz Star Prepaid Maintenance brochure (2025) |
| 20,000 and 40,000 mi (prepaid plan grid) |
| Mercedes-Benz Star Prepaid Maintenance brochure (2025) |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to own a Mercedes-Benz?
Across 3 Mercedes-Benz models, 5-year depreciation, fuel and national-average insurance run from about $52,286 for the C-Class to $70,520 for the GLE (75,000 miles). Depreciation is the biggest line for every one, and the C-Class is cheapest to fuel at $13,834.
Is Mercedes-Benz maintenance expensive?
Mercedes-Benz's published oil-change interval: alternating Service A / Service B. First service (A) at approx. 10,000 miles or 1 year; Service B approx. 20,000 miles or 1 year after the previous service; thereafter approx. every 20,000 miles or 2 years. We list the schedule rather than a dollar figure because Mercedes-Benz doesn't publish service prices.
Sources and method
Each model line follows the same formula as the model pages: depreciation from CarWhere’s used-market study, fuel from EPA ratings × EIA national prices, insurance from NAIC’s national average. Maintenance comes from the manufacturer’s own schedule.
- CarWhere car depreciation by model study — CarWhere Research (data as of 2026-10-25)
- Fuel economy data (vehicles.csv) — U.S. EPA / DOE, fueleconomy.gov
- Weekly U.S. retail gasoline and diesel prices — U.S. Energy Information Administration (week of November 2, 2026)
- Auto Insurance Database Report (average expenditure) — NAIC, via CarWhere state study (2023 data)
- Mercedes-Benz Service & Maintenance (Service A / Service B) — Mercedes-Benz
- Mercedes-Benz Prepaid Maintenance — Mercedes-Benz
- Mercedes-Benz Star Prepaid Maintenance brochure (2025) — Mercedes-Benz