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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Fuel Economy (MPG)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2007 21.8 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent
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.
 
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2007 25.0 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent
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.
 
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2006 24.7 MPG Highway Percentage 98 percent
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.
 
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2006 23.5 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent
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.
 
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2006 23.0 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent
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.
 
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2004 19.9 MPG Highway Percentage 47 percent
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.
 
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2004 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent
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.
 
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2003 18.1 MPG Highway Percentage 68 percent
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.
 
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2003 17.6 MPG Highway Percentage 71 percent
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.
 
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2002 19.5 MPG Highway Percentage 29 percent
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.
 
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2001 11.7 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent
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.
 
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2000 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 82 percent
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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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Since my driving is about 50-50 city and highway, I average about 20-21 mpg, using premium fuel. All highway is 29-30mpg and all city is 14-15mpg. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007 0 While on long trips at 70-80mph I average 32mpg around town it never goes better than 24mpg. Easy on the pedal sure shows results but fully loaded the thing shifts like a two door sports. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Very, very expensive see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Driving it in a lot of stop and go traffic it drinks gas. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007 0 Fuel cost are a killer and servicing requires finding an allternative to the Mercedes Garage see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2001 4dr Sedan, ext. 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 20l/100km but its still worth it see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
 

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Gas Mileage (MPG)

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