Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2001 to 2005. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (2001) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (2003). The EPA record holds 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #29 of 37 (22th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2002 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #28 of 34 (18th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2003 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #24 of 28 (15th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2004 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #29 of 31 (7th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2005 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #26 of 29 (11th 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 CLK55 AMG placed highest in 2003 at #24 of 28, and lowest in 2001 at #29 of 37. It spent 0 of its 5 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 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 5.4L 8-cyl | 14 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2004 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 5.4L 8-cyl | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2003 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | GUZZLER, supercharged | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2002 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 5.4L 8-cyl | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2001 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 5.4L 8-cyl | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 → 2003 | 18 → 16 mpg | -2 mpg | 719 gal |
| 2004 → 2005 | 16 → 17 mpg | +1 mpg | 676 gal |
What CLK55 AMG fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG burns 676 to 676 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 | $2,029 | $2,029 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,368 | $2,368 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,706 | $2,706 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2005 model year is $4,550 to $4,550 a year in fuel, or $11,500 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 17 mpg the Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $691 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.