This new Mercedes diesel follows a long line of history and heritage in producing this type of car. The Mercedes product is initilaly more expense than other types of lesser vehicles, however, they usually outlast , and out perform their competition, such that they are actully lower in cost to own and maintain over a longer period of time, such as ten (10)to fifteen (15) years. Resale values are moderately hitgh , while operating expense and routine maintenance costs are relativelt low. Over all a very good value, for one with a discriminating taste and diring a resonable investment in a automobile.