MAINTENANCE SCORE: NA
RELIABILITY SCORE: NA
MBS PICK: NA

Too new to judge, promises improvements in every category.

MAINTENANCE SCORE: C
RELIABILITY SCORE: B
MBS PICK: E350 4Matic (07-09)

Class sales leader with high levels of technology and trim. However, higher maintenance costs will add up on early models (2003-2006) with SBC.

MAINTENANCE SCORE: B
RELIABILITY SCORE: B
MBS PICK: E320 4Matic (00-02)

Popular model with many positives and affordable ownership. 4Matic models offer good snow traction. However, many models are affected by rust.

MAINTENANCE SCORE: NA
RELIABILITY SCORE: NA
MBS PICK: NA

Too new to judge, promises improvements in every category.

MAINTENANCE SCORE: B
RELIABILITY SCORE: C
MBS PICK: C320, C350 4Matic

Popular model with many positives and affordable ownership. 1.8L four cylinder engine (M271) can lead to problems. 4Matic recommended for stable winter driving.

MAINTENANCE SCORE: B
RELIABILITY SCORE: B
MBS PICK: C43 AMG

Affordable Mercedes Benz ownership if you can find a well cared for one. However, none offer good snow traction.

MAINTENANCE SCORE: NA
RELIABILITY SCORE: NA
MBS PICK: NA

Most technology Mercedes Benz has ever offered. W221 looks to pick up where the strong sales of the W220 left off.

MAINTENANCE SCORE: C
RELIABILITY SCORE: B
MBS PICK: S500 4Matic (04-06)

Class sales leader loaded with safety, luxury and technology. Avoid neglected models and plan for higher repair costs. Suspension will require occasional work.

MAINTENANCE SCORE: C
RELIABILITY SCORE: B
MBS PICK: S500

The popular big body S-Class is still sought after. Solid, safe and luxurious but pricey to maintain.

MAINTENANCE SCORE: C
RELIABILITY SCORE: C
MBS PICK: SL65 AMG

Sharp design and sporty nature. Plenty of luxury, safety, performance and functional retractable hard top. Repair costs are high.

MAINTENANCE SCORE: C
RELIABILITY SCORE: B
MBS PICK: SL500

Long running model was the safest retractable soft top of its time. Timeless design was offered with many different powertrains. However, little trim and detail repairs come at a high price.

MAINTENANCE SCORE: B
RELIABILITY SCORE: B
MBS PICK: SLK55 AMG

Sporty drive, safe, reliable and features functional retractable hard top.

MAINTENANCE SCORE: B
RELIABILITY SCORE: B
MBS PICK: SLK32 AMG

The original retractable hard top is safe and reliable. However, it has a harsh ride and not a good winter driver. Painted dash tends to peal paint and is expensive to fix.

MAINTENANCE SCORE: C
RELIABILITY SCORE: B
MBS PICK: CLS 63 AMG

The CLS is a W211 with a sportier look and plusher cabin.

MAINTENANCE SCORE: C
RELIABILITY SCORE: C
MBS PICK: CL65 AMG

CL shares its parts with the W221. Great ride and sought after but expensive to own.

MAINTENANCE SCORE: C
RELIABILITY SCORE: C
MBS PICK: CL65 AMG

CL shares its parts with the W220. Great ride and sought after but expensive to own.

MAINTENANCE SCORE: B
RELIABILITY SCORE: C
MBS PICK: CLK55 AMG

Sharp model available in coupe or soft top. Average reliability and shares much with the W203 C-Class.

MAINTENANCE SCORE: B
RELIABILITY SCORE: B
MBS PICK: CLK500 Convertible

Shares most of its parts with the W202 and was available in coupe or soft top. Interiors tend to squeak but maintenance is reasonable.

MAINTENANCE SCORE: B
RELIABILITY SCORE: B
MBS PICK: ML320 CDI

The second generation ML shares its architecture with the W251. Reliability, ride and handling are improved over the W163. Assembled in Alabama.

MAINTENANCE SCORE: B
RELIABILITY SCORE: C
MBS PICK: ML350 (04-05)

Mercedes Benz first SUV was reconfigured many times. Reliability is decent but strength and safety is high due to its double frame. Assembled in Alabama.

MAINTENANCE SCORE: B
RELIABILITY SCORE: B
MBS PICK: GL320 CDI

The GL is a bigger body version of the W164. Assembled in Alabama.

MAINTENANCE SCORE: NA
RELIABILITY SCORE: NA
MBS PICK: NA

Too new to judge.

MAINTENANCE SCORE: B
RELIABILITY SCORE: C
MBS PICK: G500

Quirky truck is built to go off road. AMG model is pointless.

MAINTENANCE SCORE: B
RELIABILITY SCORE: B
MBS PICK: R320 CDI

The is built along side the W164 and is a disguised minivan. Assembled in Alabama.