Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4matic MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4matic has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2023 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 103 mpg (2023) and its thirstiest returned 92 mpg (2025). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 103 mpg | 103 mpg | #6 of 62 (92th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Large Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 95 mpg | 95 mpg | #12 of 56 (80th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Large Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 92 mpg | 92 mpg | #11 of 58 (82th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Large Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 92 mpg | 92 mpg | #12 of 60 (81th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Large 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 EQS 450 4matic placed highest in 2023 at #6 of 62, and lowest in 2024 at #12 of 56. It spent 4 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV, start-stop | 91 | 93 | 92 | 125.0 | 0.1 | $850 | 367 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2025 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV, start-stop | 91 | 93 | 92 | 125.0 | 0.1 | $850 | 367 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2024 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV, start-stop | 93 | 98 | 95 | 121.1 | 0.1 | $800 | 345 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2023 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV, start-stop | 101 | 105 | 103 | 111.7 | 0.1 | $700 | 340 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 → 2024 | 103 → 95 mpg | -8 mpg | 121 gal |
| 2024 → 2025 | 95 → 92 mpg | -3 mpg | 125 gal |
What EQS 450 4matic fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4matic burns 125 to 125 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 | $375 | $375 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $438 | $438 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $500 | $500 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $850 to $850 a year in fuel, or $7,000 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Large Cars
Across the 305 nameplates EPA classifies as Large Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 92 mpg the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4matic is 71 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,479 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Large 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.