Mercedes-Benz Coupe MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz Coupe has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 11 model years, from 2012 to 2023. Across those years its best rated version returned 27 mpg (2021) and its thirstiest returned 22 mpg (2012). The EPA record holds 15 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 | 2 | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | #13 of 62 (80th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2013 | 2 | 25 mpg | 23 mpg | #16 of 71 (79th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2014 | 2 | 25 mpg | 23 mpg | #25 of 63 (61th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2015 | 2 | 25 mpg | 23 mpg | #31 of 71 (57th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #30 of 88 (67th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #37 of 82 (56th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #35 of 85 (60th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #39 of 87 (56th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #19 of 79 (77th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #39 of 74 (48th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #38 of 75 (50th 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 Coupe placed highest in 2012 at #13 of 62, and lowest in 2020 at #39 of 87. It spent 10 of its 11 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 15 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 Rear-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 Rear-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 Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 24 | 33 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 330 | 6/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 351 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 357 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 349 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 347 | 6/10 |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 382 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 1.8L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 21 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 356 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 382 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 1.8L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 21 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 356 | 6/10 |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 384 | 6/10 |
| 2013 | 1.8L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 356 | 6/10 |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 19 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2012 | 1.8L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 21 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 355.48 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 4 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 → 2017 | 25 → 26 mpg | +1 mpg | 442 gal |
| 2017 → 2018 | 26 → 25 mpg | -1 mpg | 460 gal |
| 2020 → 2021 | 25 → 27 mpg | +2 mpg | 426 gal |
| 2021 → 2022 | 27 → 25 mpg | -2 mpg | 460 gal |
What Coupe fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz 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 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.