

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 Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
flat | med | none | 0 | 20 | 60 | 20 | 60 | 18.000 | |
flat | med | light | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 65 | 28.000 | |||
flat | med | none | 21 | 5 | 53 | 21 | 65 | 19.000 | |||
flat | v.lt | none | 5 | 10 | 50 | 35 | 65 | 26.500 | |||
flat | med | light | 0 | 40 | 10 | 50 | 55 | 17.600 | |||
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
flat | med | none | 5 | 15 | 35 | 45 | 62 | 21.8 | |
Averages | flat | med | none | 5 | 15 | 35 | 45 | 62 | 21.8 | ||
With the 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 engine, 7-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class fuel economy has been averaging
21.8 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Classes in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 62 miles per hour (about 45 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 (5 percent). In addition the average 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-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 | |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | none | 10 | 10 | 10 | 70 | 65 | 25.000 | |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | none | 10 | 10 | 10 | 70 | 65 | 25.0 | |
Averages | flat | light | none | 10 | 10 | 10 | 70 | 65 | 25.0 | ||
With the 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 engine, 7-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been averaging
25.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Classes in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 70 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (10 percent), in the suburbs (10 percent), and in the city (10 percent). In addition the average 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light 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 Sedan, ext. 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
flat | med | light | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 70 | 26.200 | |
flat | med | hvy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 95 | 85 | 23.100 | |||
2006 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
flat | med | hvy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 98 | 78 | 24.7 | |
Averages | flat | med | hvy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 98 | 78 | 24.7 | ||
With the 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 engine, 7-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class gas mileage has been averaging
24.7 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Classes in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 78 miles per hour (about 98 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (1 percent), in heavy traffic (1 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent). In addition the average 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-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 | |
2006 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 20 | 80 | 65 | 23.529 | |
2006 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 20 | 80 | 65 | 23.5 | |
Averages | flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 20 | 80 | 65 | 23.5 | ||
With the 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class fuel economy has been averaging
23.5 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Classes in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 80 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (20 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the city (0 percent). In addition the average 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light 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 Sedan, ext. 275-horsepower 4.3L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
flat | light | hvy | 0 | 15 | 0 | 85 | 60 | 23.000 | |
2006 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 275-horsepower 4.3L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
flat | light | hvy | 0 | 15 | 0 | 85 | 60 | 23.0 | |
Averages | flat | light | hvy | 0 | 15 | 0 | 85 | 60 | 23.0 | ||
With the 275-horsepower 4.3L V8 engine, 7-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been averaging
23.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Classes in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (about 85 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (15 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent). In addition the average 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light 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 | |
2004 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | none | 0 | 0 | 10 | 90 | 80 | 24.600 | |
flat | light | none | 1 | 90 | 5 | 4 | 80 | 15.100 | |||
2004 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
flat | med | none | 1 | 45 | 8 | 47 | 80 | 19.9 | |
Averages | flat | med | none | 1 | 45 | 8 | 47 | 80 | 19.9 | ||
With the 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class gas mileage has been averaging
19.9 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Classes in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 80 miles per hour (about 47 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (45 percent), in the suburbs (8 percent), and in heavy traffic (1 percent). In addition the average 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-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 | |
2004 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 275-horsepower 4.3L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
flat | med | hvy | 0 | 2 | 18 | 80 | 75 | 24.000 | |
2004 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 275-horsepower 4.3L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
flat | med | hvy | 0 | 2 | 18 | 80 | 75 | 24.0 | |
Averages | flat | med | hvy | 0 | 2 | 18 | 80 | 75 | 24.0 | ||
With the 275-horsepower 4.3L V8 engine, 7-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class fuel economy has been averaging
24.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Classes in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (about 80 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (18 percent), in the city (2 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent). In addition the average 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-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 | |
2003 | 4dr Sedan, ext. turbocharged 493hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
flat | v.lt | none | 14 | 21 | 24 | 41 | 74 | 15.700 | |
flat | light | light | 0 | 0 | 6 | 94 | 95 | 20.474 | |||
2003 | 4dr Sedan, ext. turbocharged 493hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
flat | light | light | 7 | 11 | 15 | 68 | 85 | 18.1 | |
Averages | flat | light | light | 7 | 11 | 15 | 68 | 85 | 18.1 | ||
With the turbocharged 493hp 5.5L V12 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been averaging
18.1 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Classes in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 85 miles per hour (about 68 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (15 percent), in the city (11 percent), and in heavy traffic (7 percent). In addition the average 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-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 | |
2003 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
flat | med | hvy | 6 | 12 | 12 | 71 | 70 | 17.625 | |
2003 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
flat | med | hvy | 6 | 12 | 12 | 71 | 70 | 17.6 | |
Averages | flat | med | hvy | 6 | 12 | 12 | 71 | 70 | 17.6 | ||
With the 275-horsepower 4.3L V8 engine, 7-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class gas mileage has been averaging
17.6 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Classes in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 71 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (12 percent), in the suburbs (12 percent), and in heavy traffic (6 percent). In addition the average 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-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 | |
2002 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
flat | light | hvy | 15 | 5 | 40 | 40 | 75 | 22.000 | |
flat | med | hvy | 11 | 6 | 67 | 17 | 60 | 17.000 | |||
2002 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
flat | med | hvy | 13 | 6 | 54 | 29 | 68 | 19.5 | |
Averages | flat | med | hvy | 13 | 6 | 54 | 29 | 68 | 19.5 | ||
With the 275-horsepower 4.3L V8 engine, 7-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class fuel economy has been averaging
19.5 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Classes in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 54 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 68 miles per hour (29 percent), in heavy traffic (13 percent), and in the city (6 percent). In addition the average 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-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 | |
2001 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
flat | med | none | 20 | 80 | 0 | 0 | N/A | 11.700 | |
2001 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
flat | med | none | 20 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | |
Averages | flat | med | none | 20 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | ||
With the 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 engine, 7-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been averaging
11.7 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Classes in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 80 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (20 percent), in the suburbs (0 percent), and on the highway at an average speed of 0 miles per hour (0 percent). In addition the average 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-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 | |
2000 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
flat | light | hvy | 0 | 1 | 3 | 96 | 70 | 26.900 | |
flat | v.lt | light | 0 | 20 | 20 | 60 | 60 | 18.629 | |||
flat | v.lt | none | 0 | 0 | 10 | 90 | 55 | 26.329 | |||
2000 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
flat | v.lt | light | 0 | 7 | 11 | 82 | 62 | 24.0 | |
Averages | flat | v.lt | light | 0 | 7 | 11 | 82 | 62 | 24.0 | ||
With the 275-horsepower 4.3L V8 engine, 7-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class gas mileage has been averaging
24.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Classes in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 62 miles per hour (about 82 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (11 percent), in the city (7 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent). In addition the average 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with an ultra-light foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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