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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW 1-Series Fuel Economy (km/L)

Chart is based on 37 fuel economy reports for the Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 176 fuel economy reports for the BMW 1-Series.

Mercedes-Benz R-Class km/L

Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2010 55.7 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 48.8 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 47.2 MPG Highway Percentage 44 percent Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2007 48.6 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2007 38.5 MPG Highway Percentage 26 percent Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2006 35.6 MPG Highway Percentage 19 percent Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2006 47.0 MPG Highway Percentage 48 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 km/L
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med hvy 10 15 35 40 75 55.7  
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med light 0 0 45 55 71 48.8  
2008 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 2 34 21 44 74 47.2  
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 3 24 27 45 83 48.6  
2007 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light none 13 23 38 26 65 38.5  
2006 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 23 40 18 19 70 35.6  
2006 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 6 22 24 48 68 47.0  

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BMW 1-Series km/L

BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2013 13.1 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2012 54.1 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2012 58.8 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2011 54.1 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2011 63.5 MPG Highway Percentage 100 percent BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2011 56.5 MPG Highway Percentage 19 percent BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2009 16.1 MPG Highway Percentage 46 percent BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2009 51.9 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2009 53.6 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2009 12.6 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2009 10.3 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2009 8.2 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2009 53.4 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2009 72.9 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2008 51.0 MPG Highway Percentage 41 percent BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2008 35.8 MPG Highway Percentage 46 percent BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2008 65.3 MPG Highway Percentage 46 percent BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2008 68.6 MPG Highway Percentage 68 percent BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2008 54.6 MPG Highway Percentage 66 percent BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2008 47.0 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2008 53.9 MPG Highway Percentage 23 percent BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2008 61.1 MPG Highway Percentage 54 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 km/L
2013 4dr Hatch turbocharged 215hp 2.0L I4
8-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat light none 0 0 10 90 120 13.1  
2012 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
7-speed automated manual RWD		 flat lead hvy 0 0 70 30 70 54.1  
2012 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med hvy 0 5 30 65 70 58.8  
2011 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
7-speed automated manual RWD		 flat lead hvy 5 10 35 50 80 54.1  
2011 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med none 0 0 0 100 60 63.5  
2011 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med none 5 29 48 19 65 56.5  
2009 4dr Hatch turbocharged 141hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med none 14 7 34 46 120 16.1  
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2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med light 13 20 17 49 65 51.9  
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med light 9 20 19 51 66 53.6  
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 201hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med light 0 40 20 40 130 12.6  
2009 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med none 0 25 0 75 90 10.3  
2009 2dr Coupe 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 hills med hvy 79 6 0 15 100 8.2  
2009 2dr Convertible turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 flat light none 5 0 45 50 70 53.4  
2009 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med light 0 0 10 90 75 72.9  
2008 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med light 19 27 13 41 69 51.0  
2008 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med none 12 27 15 46 82 35.8  
2008 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med light 14 24 16 46 70 65.3  
2008 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 flat light none 3 8 22 68 71 68.6  
2008 2dr Convertible turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med none 0 3 32 66 65 54.6  
2008 2dr Convertible turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 flat lead none 5 0 10 85 90 47.0  
2008 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat light none 2 3 72 23 63 53.9  
2008 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 flat light light 0 16 30 54 70 61.1  

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW 1-Series Fuel Economy (km/L)

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

Mercedes-Benz R-Class Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Excellent. We average 27 on the highway travelling at 70+mph see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
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. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
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 see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
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 see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2007 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 15mpg city....25 mpg highway....combined is around 17-18 mpg. Not bad considering how heavy this car is. Of course i am very light to the pedal trying to keep my mpg high. Gas is too expensive nowadays so if i don't need to be fast, i am keeping it steady. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
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. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
Mercedes-Benz R-Class Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 15 mpg average. Not good see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2007 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Pretty poor for a 3.5L. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
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. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
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... see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2006 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 only 17 mpg highway see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the BMW 1-Series

BMW 1-Series Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 fuel economy in this car compares and even competes with 2L 4 cylinders cars. see full BMW 1-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Near 30 mpg combined see full BMW 1-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Better than expected, given the performance (and how I drive it!) see full BMW 1-Series review
BMW 1-Series Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Just ecause it's now 2012? Where's the diesel 123d? see full BMW 1-Series review