Mercedes-AMG One: the maintenance that breaks the mold with €37,610
Imagine a car that looks like it was taken straight from a Formula 1 race but has only run 185 km. No, it’s not a joke or a whim of someone with too much money. It’s the Mercedes-AMG One, a hypercar that, besides boasting 1,063 hp, comes with maintenance that seems out of this world.
The most curious thing is not only its power or its 6:29.090 at Nürburgring lap time, but what it costs to maintain this technological beast. No one should think that the €37,610 spent on its first service is a small matter; that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Mercedes-AMG One maintenance: a luxury for the few
The Mercedes-AMG One is an extreme example of technology applied to street cars. Its 1.6 V6 engine derived from Formula 1 makes every maintenance detail a small surgical operation. The first service, known as “Service A,” was performed with only 185 km on the clock and took no less than 80 hours of labor, billed at a shocking rate of €395 per hour. This largely explains the nearly €31,600 in labor that the bill sums up.
The bill for details no one expects
But it goes even deeper when you see what those costs include. For example, 10 liters of oil for €555.80 or an air filter that costs the whopping €1,872. This is no joke, and even less so when you add that the gearbox oil filter goes up to €2,300. And as the cherry on top, a washer for the sump bolt costs €150. Now that is attention to detail.
Maintenance that defies the logic of conventional cars
If you compare it with a conventional car, this maintenance wouldn’t even approach €1,000. But of course, the Mercedes-AMG One is not a conventional car. Three liters of brake fluid for €420 more, and the final sum reaches €37,610. Those numbers make you ask: is it worth it? Maintenance like this could already buy you a fully equipped brand-new car.
A unique hypercar with maintenance costs to match
Limited production and exclusivity that make a difference
Only 275 units of the Mercedes-AMG One were produced, and its manufacturing ended in 2023. An exclusivity that is also reflected in its maintenance cost. The unit auctioned by RM Sotheby’s on May 21, 2026, painted in a special Reingrün color that already costs €27,500, carries maintenance that highlights its elite character.
Engine lifespan and the expensive future ahead
The 1.6 V6 Formula 1 engine has a lifespan of 50,000 km, a limit that any owner will have to face with an even heftier bill. When the time comes for the engine rebuild, maintenance will no longer be a mere figure of €37,610 and will climb much higher. So, if you thought this maintenance was expensive already, you haven’t seen anything yet.
Technical details and broken-down maintenance costs
Why 80 hours of labor?
Maintaining the Mercedes-AMG One is a real test of patience and money. Those 80 hours of work are not just to replace parts; they are to check a technological set that integrates hybrid engines, energy recovery, and systems typical of an F1 adapted to a road car.
Main cost breakdown
| Concept | Cost (€) |
|---|---|
| Labor (80 h at €395/h) | 31,600 |
| Oil (10 liters) | 555.80 |
| Air filter | 1,872 |
| Gearbox oil filter | 2,300 |
| Sump bolt washer | 150 |
| Brake fluid (3 liters) | 420 |
| Others (automatic transmission oil, differential radiator) | 111.29 + reasonable costs |
These numbers are a reminder that driving a hypercar like the Mercedes-AMG One is not just a matter of passion or exclusivity, it’s also a matter of a budget built to withstand bombs.
The reality is that if you own a Mercedes-AMG One, you’re not just buying a car; you’re also taking on a financial commitment that makes any conventional car look ridiculous. That’s why only 275 lucky ones can boast having this machine that, in addition to 1,063 hp, comes with maintenance fitting of its legend.
