Mercedes-Benz 4matic Coupe MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz 4matic Coupe has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 11 model years, from 2012 to 2023. Across those years its best rated version returned 26 mpg (2021) and its thirstiest returned 22 mpg (2012). The EPA record holds 11 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #34 of 62 (46th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #38 of 71 (47th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #41 of 63 (35th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #48 of 71 (33th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #40 of 88 (55th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #35 of 82 (58th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #34 of 85 (61th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #38 of 87 (57th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #25 of 79 (69th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #37 of 74 (51th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #37 of 75 (51th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mercedes-Benz 4matic Coupe placed highest in 2021 at #25 of 79, and lowest in 2015 at #48 of 71. It spent 7 of its 11 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 11 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 351 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 350 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 338 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 360 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 356 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 351 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 354 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 400 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl, start-stop | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 400 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 400 | 5/10 |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 → 2017 | 22 → 25 mpg | +3 mpg | 460 gal |
| 2020 → 2021 | 25 → 26 mpg | +1 mpg | 442 gal |
| 2021 → 2022 | 26 → 25 mpg | -1 mpg | 460 gal |
What 4matic Coupe fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz 4matic Coupe burns 460 to 460 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,380 | $1,380 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,610 | $1,610 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,840 | $1,840 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2023 model year is $3,100 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $4,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 25 mpg the Mercedes-Benz 4matic Coupe is 1 mpg better the median, which is worth about $67 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Mercedes-Benz nameplates
Every Mercedes-Benz model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.