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Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class MPG

Chart is based on 136 fuel economy reports for the Nissan Maxima and 47 fuel economy reports for the Mercedes-Benz M-Class.

Nissan Maxima MPG

Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2016 25.0 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2014 23.5 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2012 25.0 MPG Highway Percentage 16 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2011 27.1 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2010 21.4 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2009 24.6 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2008 26.5 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2007 22.3 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2006 24.3 MPG Highway Percentage 46 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2005 24.3 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2004 24.3 MPG Highway Percentage 52 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2003 27.8 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2003 24.3 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2002 23.7 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2002 21.7 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2001 26.7 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2001 22.8 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2000 27.2 MPG Highway Percentage 62 percent Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2000 24.2 MPG Highway Percentage 52 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
2016 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 flat med light 15 0 15 70 65 25.0  
2014 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 flat lead light 10 20 20 50 80 23.5  
2012 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 flat v.lt light 5 78 1 16 75 25.0  
2011 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 flat light light 0 10 0 90 75 27.1  
2010 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 flat med light 4 22 32 42 69 21.4  
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 flat light light 3 12 30 55 68 24.6  
2008 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 flat med light 1 1 18 80 70 26.5  
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2007 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 flat med light 5 5 41 49 66 22.3  
2006 4dr Sedan 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 9 15 30 46 65 24.3  
2005 4dr Sedan 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light hvy 10 4 57 30 72 24.3  
2004 4dr Sedan 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 2 15 31 52 80 24.3  
2003 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 16 17 13 54 70 27.8  
2003 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med none 12 36 22 30 68 24.3  
2002 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 9 14 34 43 77 23.7  
2002 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med light 15 39 11 35 84 21.7  
2001 4dr Sedan 222-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light light 0 0 10 90 75 26.7  
2001 4dr Sedan 222-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med light 15 3 33 50 73 22.8  
2000 4dr Sedan 222-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 9 20 8 62 63 27.2  
2000 4dr Sedan 222-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 7 3 38 52 78 24.2  

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class MPG

Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2013 29.1 MPG Highway Percentage 56 percent Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2012 29.0 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2011 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2010 21.8 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2010 26.6 MPG Highway Percentage 69 percent Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2010 19.7 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2009 24.8 MPG Highway Percentage 44 percent Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2008 21.2 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2008 25.3 MPG Highway Percentage 63 percent Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2007 21.6 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2007 20.8 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2006 17.5 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2006 19.6 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2005 18.5 MPG Highway Percentage 5 percent Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2005 15.2 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2004 18.4 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2003 17.5 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2003 16.0 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2002 15.6 MPG Highway Percentage 44 percent Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2002 16.1 MPG Highway Percentage 23 percent Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2002 16.0 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2000 27.6 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2000 21.5 MPG Highway Percentage 90 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
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light hvy 7 21 16 56 65 29.1  
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills light none 0 5 15 80 64 29.0  
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 10 10 60 20 60 24.0  
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 228hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med light 5 10 50 35 100 21.8  
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 1 5 25 69 70 26.6  
2010 4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med hvy 17 15 15 54 70 19.7  
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 4 7 46 44 73 24.8  
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2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 221hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 25 30 30 15 100 21.2  
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 2 18 17 63 70 25.3  
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat v.lt none 10 25 20 45 100 21.6  
2007 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 6 9 18 67 69 20.8  
2006 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat lead hvy 25 25 25 25 75 17.5  
2006 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills light light 0 0 46 54 65 19.6  
2005 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range		 flat med hvy 0 47 47 5 80 18.5  
2005 4dr SUV 232-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range		 flat light none 5 20 25 50 70 15.2  
2004 4dr SUV 232-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range		 flat light none 0 0 60 40 67 18.4  
2003 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range		 flat med hvy 5 5 25 65 80 17.5  
2003 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range		 mtns light light 0 0 20 80 65 16.0  
2002 4dr SUV 342-horsepower 5.4L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range		 flat med none 1 48 8 44 90 15.6  
2002 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range		 flat med light 8 50 20 23 88 16.1  
2002 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range		 flat med hvy 15 25 35 25 70 16.0  
2000 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 4.3L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range		 flat light none 0 0 20 80 100 27.6  
2000 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range		 flat med none 0 0 10 90 65 21.5  

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Nissan Maxima vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class MPG

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Nissan Maxima

Nissan Maxima Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 16-17 in the city. 25-26 on the freeway. Not bad than other comparable cars. see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 It is between 25-29.2 on the highway depending on headwinds. It seems sensitive to wind, mileage-wise. In town is excellent. In 4k miles the worst tank has been 23.2 when it was brand new and very cold out. City mileage is understated in my opinion. see full Nissan Maxima review
2003 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 I get between 26-27mpg. see full Nissan Maxima review
2003 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Fuel economy is great for a 250+ horsepower automatic see full Nissan Maxima review
2003 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 it averages about 20 mpg consistently see full Nissan Maxima review
2002 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 For a large car with a relatively large engine, this engine is mirror smooth which helps it get great highway mileage. see full Nissan Maxima review
2002 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 I consistently get 25 in the city, and 33-34 all highway. Excellent fuel economy for any car, let alone one with a 3.5L V6. see full Nissan Maxima review
Nissan Maxima Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Not as good as advertised see full Nissan Maxima review
2010 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Depends on a lot on your right foot. Driven like a Prius, 26 MPG city and 33 MPG highway. Driven normally with occasionally throttle bursts, 27 MPG highway, 21 MPG combined. The CVT ratio spread maxes out at 2200 RPM at 75; a little high for MPG. see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 City driving is brutal on mpg. If you get 12 mpg you are doing well. Highway miles are great - over 30, so great on trips, stinks for commuting. see full Nissan Maxima review
2008 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Not as good in town as expected. Get around 20-22 mpg in town, 25-28 on hi-way see full Nissan Maxima review
2006 4dr Sedan 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 24MPG on the HWY. Come on...Crown Victoria is almost 30 has a V8 and gets 29 MPG on the HWY. see full Nissan Maxima review
2002 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 This car loves to suck gas especially when pushed. And not just any gas, the high compression VQ35DE engine requires premium. In my experiences anything less than 91 octane will yield poor performance and odd engine noises. I average 17-18 mpg at best. see full Nissan Maxima review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Mercedes-Benz M-Class Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Upper 20's on highway and mid-20's in suburbia from a vehicle that weighs 5K lbs. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Other luxury cars/SUVs require premium gas. Diesel could be same or even cheaper than regular gas and with immense torque and a somewhat light foot I get almost 25Mpg see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 5000 lbs vehicle. Gets 32 mpg on highway up to 75 mph, faster than that mpg drops. 23 to 24 mpg around town see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review
Mercedes-Benz M-Class Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Have a V8, so I should have expected, but mpg is averaging about 16 around town. With the current gas prices, I dread going to the pump. $90 to fill up the huge tank. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review