Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2018 5-year cost to own
Based on South Korea regulations
Assumptions
5-year total cost
₩39,627,599
Monthly average ₩660,460|Cost per km ₩528/km| Depreciation | ₩14,721,000 | 37% |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | ₩10,951,327 | 28% |
| Insurance | ₩5,500,000 | 14% |
| Vehicle tax | ₩1,455,272 | 4% |
| Maintenance | ₩7,000,000 | 18% |
| Total | ₩39,627,599 |
Vehicle tax: engine-based rates with age reduction (flat rate for EVs) · Insurance uses a reference range by age band, not a quote
Cumulative cost by year
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| Year | Depreciation | Fuel | Insurance | Vehicle tax | Maintenance | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ₩2,103,000 | ₩2,190,265 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩337,831 | ₩1,400,000 | ₩7,131,096 |
| 2 | ₩2,103,000 | ₩2,190,265 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩311,844 | ₩1,400,000 | ₩14,236,206 |
| 3 | ₩3,505,000 | ₩2,190,265 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩285,857 | ₩1,400,000 | ₩22,717,328 |
| 4 | ₩3,505,000 | ₩2,190,265 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩259,870 | ₩1,400,000 | ₩31,172,464 |
| 5 | ₩3,505,000 | ₩2,190,265 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩259,870 | ₩1,400,000 | ₩39,627,599 |
The results are estimates based on public statistics and may differ from actual transaction prices and real costs. See how we calculate
Frequently asked questions
Q.What is included in the 5-year TCO?
Depreciation, fuel or charging, insurance reference cost, vehicle tax with age reduction, and maintenance by cost grade.
Q.How is Korean vehicle tax calculated?
Engine size × rate (80/140/200 KRW per cc) plus 30% education tax, reduced 5% yearly from year 3 up to 50%. EVs pay a flat amount.
Q.Why show cost per km?
Cost per km makes cars of different classes comparable and shows what each kilometer actually costs you.