What Are the Differences Between Mercedes-Benz Service A vs. Mercedes-Benz B Service?

When it comes to Mercedes-Benz service, owners often hear mentions of these two intervals: Mercedes-Benz Service A and Mercedes-Benz Service B. You have probably received notification that you need one of these services. What do they cover? Learn about the Mercedes-Benz A and Mercedes-Benz B checklist before scheduling your next service appointment.

What’s the Mercedes-Benz Service A Checklist? 

Mercedes-Benz Service A* is performed after one year or 10,000 miles, or whichever comes first. While these services performed can vary depending on the model year of the car you’re driving, Service A includes the following services: 

• Synthetic Motor Oil Replacement**
• Oil Filter Replacement**
• All fluid level checks and corrections are dependent on factory-recommended service intervals for your vehicle’s year and model
• Tire inflation check and correction
• Brake component inspection
• Reset maintenance counter
• Adhere to all required elements listed by model year and specific model as indicated on the corresponding service sheet for Mercedes-Benz Maintenance Systems in the USA.

Mercedes-Benz Service B Checklist 

Mercedes-Benz Service B* is performed at 20,000 miles or 2 years, whichever comes first. During Service B, the following services are carried out: 

• Synthetic Motor Oil Replacement**
• Oil Filter Replacement**
• All fluid level checks and corrections are dependent on factory-recommended service intervals for your vehicle’s year and model
• Tire inflation check and correction
• Brake component inspection
• Reset maintenance counter
• Cabin dust/combination filter replacement
• Brake fluid exchange
• Adhere to all required elements listed by model year and specific model as indicated on the corresponding service sheet for Mercedes-Benz Maintenance Systems in the USA.

Service A vs. Service B Intervals: What’s the Difference? 

A key difference between Mercedes-Benz Service A and Mercedes-Benz Service B is the time intervals. Again, Service A is suggested after 1 year or 10,000 miles, or whichever occurs first. Service B is recommended after 2 years or 20,000 miles, or whichever occurs first. With the actual services being performed, Service A and Service B tasks are pretty similar. However, during Service B, your car gets a brake fluid replacement and a cabin air filter replacement. Certain Mercedes-Benz CLA and GLA AMG® models will also get an engine air filter replacement during Service B.

Schedule Your Service in Little Silver

If it’s time to schedule your Mercedes-Benz Service Service A or Mercedes-Benz Service B interval for your Mercedes-Benz vehicle, schedule a service appointment! Our trusted authorized service center near Rumson is ready to make sure your luxury continues performing at its best for years to come. If you have questions about Mercedes-Benz Service A costs^ or Mercedes-Benz Service B costs^, don’t hesitate to contact our service center for a quote.

*Services and pricing for Service A/Service B may vary due to your driving habits, mileage, and local environmental conditions. Please refer to your maintenance booklet for additional details and general guidelines for your vehicle’s year and model.

**Oil and filter change is the base advertised service component. Additional services as determined by your vehicle’s ASSYST Plus system, which calculates service needs based on your driving habits, time, mileage, and environmental conditions, may increase service cost.

^2009 and newer Mercedes-Benz vehicles only. Price advertised for Service A/Service B includes all factory-required components. Please refer to your maintenance booklet for the complete list of factory-required services and details on the specific intervals for your vehicle’s year and model.