Mercedes-Benz ML350 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz ML350 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 10 model years, from 2003 to 2015. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2013) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (2003). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #58 of 81 (29th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2004 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #59 of 85 (31th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2005 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #64 of 87 (27th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2006 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #58 of 93 (38th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2009 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #54 of 82 (35th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| 2010 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #59 of 80 (27th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| 2011 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #69 of 78 (12th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| 2013 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #6 of 26 (80th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2014 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #8 of 25 (71th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2015 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #10 of 28 (67th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mercedes-Benz ML350 placed highest in 2013 at #6 of 26, and lowest in 2011 at #69 of 78. It spent 3 of its 10 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 440 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 440 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444 | 5/10 |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | PR | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2005 | 3.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2003 | 3.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 3 of 4 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 → 2006 | 15 → 16 mpg | +1 mpg | 719 gal |
| 2006 → 2009 | 16 → 18 mpg | +2 mpg | 639 gal |
| 2010 → 2011 | 18 → 17 mpg | -1 mpg | 676 gal |
| 2011 → 2013 | 17 → 20 mpg | +3 mpg | 575 gal |
What ML350 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 burns 575 to 575 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 | $1,725 | $1,725 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,013 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2015 model year is $3,900 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $8,250 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 20 mpg the Mercedes-Benz ML350 is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $96 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.