Mercedes-Benz CL550 4matic MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz CL550 4matic has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2009 to 2014. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (2011) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (2009). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #42 of 54 (23th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2010 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #47 of 59 (21th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2011 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #54 of 64 (16th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #66 of 76 (13th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #77 of 84 (8th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #87 of 96 (9th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact 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 CL550 4matic placed highest in 2009 at #42 of 54, and lowest in 2014 at #87 of 96. It spent 0 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 498 | 4/10 |
| 2013 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 498 | 4/10 |
| 2012 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2011 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2010 | 5.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | PR | 14 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2009 | 5.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 5.5L 8-cyl | 14 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 → 2011 | 17 → 18 mpg | +1 mpg | 639 gal |
What CL550 4matic fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4matic burns 639 to 639 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 | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,236 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,556 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2014 model year is $4,300 to $4,300 a year in fuel, or $10,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 18 mpg the Mercedes-Benz CL550 4matic is 8 mpg below the median, which is worth about $688 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact 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.