What is the zero-to-whole ratio of Mercedes-Benz?

[MacEllie]

It varies by model. The zero-to-whole ratio for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 823.59%. This means that the cost of selling all the parts of a disassembled Mercedes-Benz C-Class is equivalent to the price of more than eight new cars, far exceeding the market average of 350.93%. The zero-to-whole ratio refers to the price difference between the whole vehicle and its parts. For example, a ratio of 1:3 means the cost of assembling a car from original parts is three times the price of the whole vehicle. The higher the zero-to-whole ratio, the higher the maintenance costs. In China, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has the highest ratio at 1:13, leading to exorbitant repair costs—minor repairs can be financially draining, while major repairs can be devastating. This makes it a classic case of a car that is affordable to buy but unaffordable to maintain.