 Was my first and last Mercedes.  thought this manufacture stood for quality, comfort and performance boy was I in for a shock.  Required preventative maintenance on this car is expensive!  First year about the same as others $400 - $600 its the subsequent years that get you doubling and tripling that.  Couple that with numerous annoyance problems that were under warranty and corrected but still shouldn't happen. Items such as; squeaky pullies, engine maintenance light and etc.  Decent layout inside but not comfortable; seats thin, low to the ground and small interior space don't accommodate us folks of 6 feet tall or greater.  Do what I should have done pass this dog on by save some money. 