A U.S. study but still interesting (Prius cheapest)

http://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1104469_the-most-and-least-expensive-cars-to-own

Depends on the Merc.

 

A 90's W210 E-Class (or even the contemporary CLK) would often have rusted away to scrap in 10 years.

Depends on the Merc.

 

A 90's W210 E-Class (or even the contemporary CLK) would often have rusted away to scrap in 10 years.

Yes but I don't think the U.S. stats would go back to those sad days.