Mercedes-Benz AMG S65 Convertible MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S65 Convertible has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2018 to 2019. Across those years its best rated version returned 16 mpg (2018) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (2018). The EPA record holds 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #79 of 82 (4th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #84 of 85 (1th pct) | Rear-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 AMG S65 Convertible placed highest in 2018 at #79 of 82, and lowest in 2019 at #84 of 85. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 6.0L 12-cyl, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 542 | 2/10 |
| 2018 | 6.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 6.0L 12-cyl, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 542 | 2/10 |
What AMG S65 Convertible fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG S65 Convertible burns 719 to 719 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 | $2,156 | $2,156 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,516 | $2,516 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2019 model year is $4,850 to $4,850 a year in fuel, or $13,000 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 16 mpg the Mercedes-Benz AMG S65 Convertible is 8 mpg below the median, which is worth about $839 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.