Bull!!! Changing the oil on my 300D is probably one of the easiest things to do..Getting rid of the old oil is more of a hassle.
Not sure about those new MBs, but who knows.
Still, who wants to take their VW to the dealer anyway? I've never heard anything good about them.
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Dan
2005 E320 CDI - 246k
1987 300SDL TD05-16g, Herlevi pump, Elbe manifold, 2.47 LSD - 213k
Past: 1987 300D - 264k