Mercedes-Benz R-Class Gas Mileage (MPG)
Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Mercedes-Benz R-Class's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.
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Mercedes-Benz R-Class Gas Mileage
| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | hvy | 10 | 15 | 35 | 40 | 75 | 23.7 |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | hvy | 10 | 15 | 35 | 40 | 75 | 23.7 |
| Averages | flat | med | hvy | 10 | 15 | 35 | 40 | 75 | 23.7 | |
| With the turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel engine, 7-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class fuel economy has been averaging
23.7 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Classes in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (about 40 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (35 percent), in the city (15 percent), and in heavy traffic (10 percent). In addition the average 2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on most or all of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
mtns | light | none | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 80 | 18.0 |
| hills | med | hvy | 0 | 0 | 90 | 10 | 65 | 19.0 | ||
| hills | med | none | 0 | 0 | 90 | 10 | 65 | 19.5 | ||
| flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 75 | 26.5 | ||
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
hills | med | light | 0 | 0 | 45 | 55 | 71 | 20.8 |
| Averages | hills | med | light | 0 | 0 | 45 | 55 | 71 | 20.8 | |
| With the turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel engine, 7-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class has been averaging
20.8 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Classes in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 71 miles per hour (about 55 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (45 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the city (0 percent). In addition the average 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | hvy | 0 | 75 | 0 | 25 | 80 | 22.0 |
| flat | med | hvy | 0 | 25 | 25 | 50 | 80 | 21.7 | ||
| flat | med | light | 5 | 10 | 15 | 70 | 75 | 19.0 | ||
| flat | light | none | 2 | 25 | 43 | 30 | 60 | 17.6 | ||
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | light | 2 | 34 | 21 | 44 | 74 | 20.1 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 2 | 34 | 21 | 44 | 74 | 20.1 | |
| With the 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 7-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class gas mileage has been averaging
20.1 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Classes in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 74 miles per hour (about 44 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (34 percent), in the suburbs (21 percent), and in heavy traffic (2 percent). In addition the average 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
hills | light | light | 1 | 24 | 25 | 50 | 75 | 24.7 |
| hills | light | light | 1 | 24 | 25 | 50 | 75 | 24.7 | ||
| flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 10 | 90 | 75 | 31.5 | ||
| flat | light | light | 10 | 20 | 50 | 20 | 74 | 21.0 | ||
| flat | med | hvy | 5 | 45 | 18 | 32 | 80 | 20.8 | ||
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | light | 3 | 23 | 26 | 48 | 76 | 24.5 |
| Averages | flat | light | light | 3 | 23 | 26 | 48 | 76 | 24.5 | |
| With the turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel engine, 7-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class fuel economy has been averaging
24.5 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Classes in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 76 miles per hour (about 48 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (26 percent), in the city (23 percent), and in heavy traffic (3 percent). In addition the average 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | none | 20 | 40 | 30 | 10 | 60 | 13.0 |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | none | 20 | 40 | 30 | 10 | 60 | 13.0 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 20 | 40 | 30 | 10 | 60 | 13.0 | |
| With the 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 7-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class has been averaging
13.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Classes in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 40 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (30 percent), in heavy traffic (20 percent), and on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (10 percent). In addition the average 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | light | 30 | 40 | 15 | 15 | 70 | 14.8 |
| flat | med | light | 30 | 40 | 15 | 15 | 70 | 14.8 | ||
| flat | lead | light | 20 | 60 | 0 | 20 | 60 | 13.2 | ||
| hills | med | none | 25 | 40 | 15 | 20 | 70 | 14.0 | ||
| flat | lead | none | 9 | 18 | 45 | 27 | 80 | 19.0 | ||
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | none | 23 | 40 | 18 | 19 | 70 | 15.2 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 23 | 40 | 18 | 19 | 70 | 15.2 | |
| With the 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 engine, 7-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class gas mileage has been averaging
15.2 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Classes in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 40 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (23 percent), on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (19 percent), and in the suburbs (18 percent). In addition the average 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | none | 5 | 15 | 20 | 60 | 60 | 17.7 |
| flat | light | hvy | 5 | 15 | 20 | 60 | 60 | 22.0 | ||
| flat | med | hvy | 15 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 65 | 19.2 | ||
| flat | med | light | 10 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 65 | 18.7 | ||
| flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 10 | 90 | 75 | 23.5 | ||
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | light | 7 | 23 | 21 | 49 | 65 | 20.2 |
| Averages | flat | light | light | 7 | 23 | 21 | 49 | 65 | 20.2 | |
| With the 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 7-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class fuel economy has been averaging
20.2 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Classes in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 49 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (23 percent), in the suburbs (21 percent), and in heavy traffic (7 percent). In addition the average 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Mercedes-Benz R-Class MPG
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class Fuel Economy: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Pleasantly surprised by first tankful. 16.2 mpg in the city. Mostly used "comfort" setting which starts out in 2nd gear and shifts early. With this nonaggressive profile, city driving economy is improved. Premium gives better gas mileage than regular (about 5% on comparable tankfuls). On Comfort setting, no difference in performance is noted. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It easily gets to 20 mpg on highway. About 18 on mixed driving |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent fuel economy with the diesel, especially when driven gently. Also amazing power at the same time |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Much better than expected for a very large and long vehicle. Close to 25MPG on longer trips. |
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class Fuel Economy: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
F-E is poor because of the weight to power ratio. The vehicle is heavy. With the available power, it is easy to drive faster and to maneuver through slower traffic. Frequent acceleration results in lower gas mileage. |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Pretty poor for a 3.5L. |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
15 mpg average. Not good |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
only 17 mpg highway |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I would probably choose a diesel next time for efficiency reasons - but the additional premium fuel required in the V6 is negligible once the car is paid for....soon now. Very lively engine too. I foresee a hybrid R class type vehicle after 2011... |
