Mercedes-Benz 4matic (Wagon) MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz 4matic (Wagon) has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2003 to 2005. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2004) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (2003). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #13 of 14 (8th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2004 | 2 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #13 of 14 (8th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2005 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #16 of 17 (6th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
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 (Wagon) placed highest in 2003 at #13 of 14, and lowest in 2005 at #16 of 17. It spent 0 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 2.6L 6-cyl | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2004 | 2.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 2.6L 6-cyl | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 3.2L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2003 | 2.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 2.6L 6-cyl | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2003 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 3.2L 6-cyl | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 → 2004 | 19 → 20 mpg | +1 mpg | 575 gal |
| 2004 → 2005 | 20 → 19 mpg | -1 mpg | 605 gal |
What 4matic (Wagon) fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2005 Mercedes-Benz 4matic (Wagon) burns 605 to 605 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 | $1,816 | $1,816 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,421 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2005 model year is $4,100 to $4,100 a year in fuel, or $9,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Station Wagons
Across the 142 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 19 mpg the Mercedes-Benz 4matic (Wagon) is 8 mpg below the median, which is worth about $628 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Station Wagons 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.