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Buying a new Mercedes-Benz vehicle is a significant investment, so protecting it with an extended warranty is something you should consider. What does a protection plan from Mercedes-Benz cover?

In addition to studying protection plans backed by Mercedes, we at the Home Media reviews team have reviewed and ranked the best extended car warranty providers. When you’re shopping for an extended warranty, it’s important to get quotes from several reputable companies and compare coverage options.

The Mercedes-Benz Extended Limited Warranty continues the coverage in the carmaker’s factory warranty, which lasts for 4 years/50,000 miles. The extended protection plan can be purchased at any time before the factory warranty ends, and it goes into effect as soon as the original warranty expires.

The Mercedes-Benz Extended Limited Warranty offers six options for term limits:

Here are some of the components the Mercedes extended warranty covers:

You can transfer the Mercedes-Benz extended warranty if you sell your car to a private buyer. You can also cancel it before the New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires and get a full refund. Refunds for canceling after the factory warranty expires vary by state.

Some Mercedes-Benz models, such as the SLS and SLR, don’t qualify for the extended warranty. To know exactly what you can get out of a Mercedes-Benz protection plan, contact your local dealership.

Compared to the length of some other luxury manufacturers’ warranties, the Mercedes extended warranty’s term limits can be slightly shorter. While the BMW extended warranty also offers coverage for as long as 7 years/100,000 miles from the vehicle’s original in-service date, Infiniti’s plans go up to 8 years/120,000 miles, and the Audi extended warranty lasts up to 10 years/120,000 miles.

Here are some of the Mercedes extended warranty’s exclusions:

Also, any repairs done by a service center that’s not an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer won’t be covered.

There are some significant perks that come with an extended protection plan for your Mercedes-Benz vehicle, which can give you peace of mind:

Mercedes-Benz offers additional coverage options beyond the extended warranty. Here are the most notable protection plans:

Mercedes-Benz Prepaid Maintenance This plan allows you to lock in the costs of routine maintenance services such as oil changes. Coverage and term limits vary by vehicle age and model. Plans are available for all models except the SLR and SLS and can be transferred in private-party sales.

First Class Wheel and Tire Protection Plus Tires and wheels damaged by covered road hazards can be repaired or replaced under this plan. Towing and rental car reimbursements are offered under certain conditions, and a $50 deductible may apply for each tire or wheel replacement. This protection is transferable for a $40 fee.

Here are the other protection plans available for purchase from Mercedes-Benz:

CPO Extended Limited Warranty The CPO Extended Limited Warranty is available for certified pre-owned vehicles less than six years old and with fewer than 75,000 miles. Available in one or two-year options with unlimited mileage, it covers powertrain elements, electrical components and more, continuing after the CPO Limited Warranty expires. There are no deductibles, and it’s transferable with no fee if the vehicle is sold to a private party.

The cost of a Mercedes-Benz extended warranty plan will vary depending on your location and level of coverage, as well as your vehicle’s model and mileage. You’ll need to reach out to your local dealership for a quote on a protection plan.

To give you an idea of what you could pay, our team sourced the following prices from Sears Imported Autos Inc., a dealership in Minnesota:

*If you purchase a Mercedes extended warranty from this dealership more than 30 days after your vehicle’s original factory warranty begins, a 15% surcharge will apply.

The Mercedes-Benz Extended Limited Warranty can be added to your finance agreement or paid up front. There’s also no deductible. Our team typically doesn’t recommend adding the cost of an extended protection plan to your auto loan, as you’ll pay interest on the warranty.

According to RepairPal, the average annual repair and maintenance cost for a Mercedes-Benz vehicle is $908. This is nearly 40% above the industry average of $652. Here are a few common repairs for Mercedes-Benz models with estimated costs from RepairPal:

Given that the Mercedes-Benz brand tends to have higher maintenance costs than the industry’s average, buying extended warranty coverage could save you money long term.

Our team reached out to Mercedes-Benz for a comment on its estimated repair and maintenance costs but did not receive a response.

Each new Mercedes-Benz comes with a New Vehicle Limited Warranty that lasts for 4 years/50,000 miles. For CPO vehicles, you get any remaining coverage from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Once that expires, the Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty provides an additional 12 months of coverage with unlimited mileage.

Both limited warranties for new and CPO Mercedes-Benz vehicles cover defects in materials or workmanship, including the cost of parts and labor. Both warranties cover these items and more:

To know your full coverage, contact your local Mercedes-Benz dealership.

You aren’t limited to manufacturer-backed warranties, of course. There are plenty of reputable extended car warranty companies that offer many flexible options across coverage plans, pricing and terms.

Here are the most notable contrasts between the manufacturer extended warranty from Mercedes-Benz and the typical benefits of vehicle service contracts from independent providers.

There are disadvantages when it comes to third-party providers, such as the fact that the claims process can be slow at times. Some vehicle owners on review sites such as the Better Business Bureau complain about receiving reimbursements late. Choosing a third-party extended warranty also means you can’t be guaranteed replacement parts from the manufacturer.

Considering that RepairPal reports the average annual maintenance and repair cost of a Mercedes-Benz vehicle is $908, an extended warranty is likely to help you save money in the long run. Getting an extended warranty from the automaker will also ensure covered repairs are done with genuine Mercedes-Benz parts.

Prices for a Mercedes-Benz extended warranty vary depending on your vehicle model, coverage term and location. Based on our research, you can expect to pay between about $2,800 and $7,400.

Tires aren’t covered by the Mercedes-Benz Extended Limited Warranty, but the company does offer a protection plan for tires and wheels. This coverage replaces tires and repairs or replaces wheels damaged by covered road hazards.

All new and CPO Mercedes-Benz vehicles come with limited warranty coverage. You can buy extended limited warranty coverage after purchasing a car as long as you do so before the factory warranty expires.

**Data accurate at time of publication

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