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Bloomberg
Driving a shiny new Mercedes-Benz may soon become a distant dream for many but the most affluent.
The average price of a Mercedes reached some$76,590 last year — a 43% increase over 2019 levels. That chimes with the carmaker’s push even further upmarket by focusing on top-end models like the S-Class sedan to bolster profits. The company has been working through pent-up demand after chip shortages curbed production last year.
Mercedes is hiking the prices even of entry-level models like the A-Class hatchback. Drivers are only be able to buy versions of the car with bells-and-whistle options as standard.