Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Hypercar Ownership Hits DifferentIt does not take a rocket scientist to know that owning a hypercar is expensive. Still, the actual cost can be shocking when it is laid out on paper. This Mercedes-AMG One listed for sale on RM Sotheby’s is said to have received routine “Service A” maintenance for €37,610, or about $44,100 at current exchange rates, despite having only 185 km (115 miles) on the odometer.That can help explain why some hypercar owners choose not to drive their vehicles, which inevitably draws criticism from enthusiasts who argue that cars should be driven. Given that Mercedes-AMG One production was limited to just 275 units, most people will not be directly affected by the cost anyway. Interestingly, though, the service bill includes some notable details, particularly regarding labor costs.RM Sotheby'sServicing It Sounds Like SurgeryThe 80 hours of labor for the “Service A” alone set the owner back €31,600 ($37,050), already accounting for most of the cost. That works out to €395, or about $463, per hour.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe rest consists of an air filter for €1,872.54 ($2,195), a transmission oil filter for €2,300 ($2,696), engine oil for €555.80 ($652), and a drain plug for €150 ($176). On most passenger cars, servicing those items would typically take only a few hours, making the 80-hour labor figure sound absurd. But then again, the Mercedes-AMG One's packaging is likely extremely tight, prioritizing performance at the expense of ease of service and accessibility, which could explain the longer labor time.So far, though, the results appear to justify the complexity. The hypercar currently holds the Nürburgring production-car lap record, more than 10 seconds ahead of the Ford Mustang GTD Competition and Porsche 911 GT2 RS Manthey. It uses a Formula 1-derived hybrid powertrain that produces 1,049 horsepower, enabling a 0-to-62-mph sprint in just 2.9 seconds.RM Sotheby'sThe Madness Comes With ResultsThe next owner of this example is likely already aware of what comes with owning a Mercedes-AMG One, including the eye-watering servicing costs. The car is scheduled to be auctioned in the Netherlands this week with an estimated sale price of $3.1 million to $3.5 million.Some notable people reported to have owned or ordered a Mercedes-AMG One include former Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 drivers Nico Rosberg and Valtteri Bottas.RM Sotheby'sView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articleThis story was originally published by Autoblog on May 18, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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