Mercedes-Benz G500 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz G500 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2002 to 2008. Across those years its best rated version returned 13 mpg (2007) and its thirstiest returned 12 mpg (2002). The EPA record holds 7 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #72 of 72 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2003 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #81 of 81 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2004 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #85 of 85 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2005 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #86 of 87 (1th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2006 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #92 of 93 (1th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2007 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #102 of 106 (4th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2008 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #106 of 108 (2th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mercedes-Benz G500 placed highest in 2002 at #72 of 72, and lowest in 2008 at #106 of 108. It spent 0 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 5.0L 8-cyl | 12 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2007 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 5.0L 8-cyl | 12 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2006 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 5.0L 8-cyl | 11 | 13 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2005 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 5.0L 8-cyl | 11 | 13 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2004 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 5.0L 8-cyl | 11 | 13 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2003 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 5.0L 8-cyl | 11 | 13 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2002 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 5.0L 8-cyl | 11 | 13 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 → 2007 | 12 → 13 mpg | +1 mpg | 885 gal |
What G500 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz G500 burns 885 to 885 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 | $2,654 | $2,654 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $3,096 | $3,096 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,538 | $3,538 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2008 model year is $5,950 to $5,950 a year in fuel, or $18,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Across the 219 nameplates EPA classifies as Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 13 mpg the Mercedes-Benz G500 is 8 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,179 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD 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.