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Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG (wagon) MPG by year — every rating on record

The Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG (wagon) has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2007 to 2013. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (2012) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (2007). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Station Wagons.

18best combined mpg (2012)
14worst combined mpg (2007)
18latest year best (2013)
5configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
2007114 mpg14 mpg#14 of 14 (0th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Station Wagons
2008114 mpg14 mpg#9 of 9 (0th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Station Wagons
2009115 mpg15 mpg#8 of 8 (0th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Station Wagons
2012118 mpg18 mpg#4 of 4 (0th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Station Wagons
2013118 mpg18 mpg#3 of 3 (0th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize 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 E63 AMG (wagon) placed highest in 2013 at #3 of 3, and lowest in 2007 at #14 of 14. 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.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
20135.5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged152318638.916.5$4,3004884/10
20125.5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged152318638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
20096.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium6.2L 8-cyl131815766.719.8$5,150592.4666666666667n/a
20086.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium6.2L 8-cyl121814821.421.3$5,550634.7857142857143n/a
20076.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium6.2L 8-cyl121814821.421.3$5,550634.7857142857143n/a

How the rating has moved between model years

Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.

ChangeBest combinedDeltaGallons a year at the newer rating
2008 → 200914 → 15 mpg+1 mpg767 gal
2009 → 201215 → 18 mpg+3 mpg639 gal

What E63 AMG (wagon) fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG (wagon) 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 priceMost efficientThirstiestSpread
$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 2013 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 Midsize Station Wagons

Across the 65 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 18 mpg the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG (wagon) is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $407 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

Other Mercedes-Benz nameplates

Every Mercedes-Benz model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.