Mercedes Models Can Bring Steep Repair Costs, Plus Recent AMG and GLA Updates

From aging S-Class flagships to high-performance used market bargains, certain Mercedes models can leave owners with repair bills that exceed the original purchase price. That's a key takeaway from recent discussions among Mercedes enthusiasts.

In related news, Mercedes-AMG's new GT 53 4-Door Coupe offers a less extreme, longer-range alternative to the brand's 800-plus-hp electric sedans. Meanwhile, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled an all-new GLA that is larger, more refined, and available with both hybrid and fully electric powertrains.

Mercedes-AMG is also giving its high-performance A 45 S hatchback a final sendoff before the model disappears later this year. Additionally, Mercedes has revealed new teaser images of the upcoming G-Class Cabrio, offering the clearest look yet at its unusual convertible design.

The 2027 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 680 goes beyond leather seats and wood trim with features designed to pamper every passenger. And after widespread skepticism, Bring a Trailer, the selling dealer, and Hagerty all confirmed that a record-breaking sale was legitimate.

Finally, the Iride Evo 5 keeps the spirit of Mercedes' DTM homologation icon while replacing its four-cylinder with a much more powerful M103 inline-six.