Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG (Wagon) MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG (Wagon) has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2005 to 2006. Across those years its best rated version returned 15 mpg (2005) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (2005). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Station Wagons.
In the EPA record this nameplate also appears as E55 AMG (Wagon) and E55 AMG (wagon). The figures below cover every one of them.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #15 of 15 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2006 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #13 of 13 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize 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 E55 AMG (Wagon) placed highest in 2006 at #13 of 13, and lowest in 2005 at #15 of 15. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 5.4L 8-cyl, supercharged | 13 | 20 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2005 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 5.4L 8-cyl, supercharged | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
What E55 AMG (Wagon) fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG (Wagon) burns 767 to 767 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 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,683 | $2,683 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,067 | $3,067 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2006 model year is $5,150 to $5,150 a year in fuel, or $14,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Station Wagons
Across the 65 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 15 mpg the Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG (Wagon) is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $854 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize 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.