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Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid 4matic MPG by year — every rating on record

The Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid 4matic has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2010 to 2011. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (2010) and its thirstiest returned 22 mpg (2010). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.

22best combined mpg (2010)
22worst combined mpg (2010)
22latest year best (2011)
2configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
2010122 mpg22 mpg#20 of 113 (83th pct)4-Wheel DrivePremiumSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
2011122 mpg22 mpg#25 of 120 (80th pct)4-Wheel DrivePremiumSport 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 ML450 Hybrid 4matic placed highest in 2010 at #20 of 113, and lowest in 2011 at #25 of 120. It spent 2 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.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
20113.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium3.5L 6-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop202422522.713.5$3,500403.95454545454544n/a
20103.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium3.5L 6-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop212422522.713.5$3,500403.95454545454544n/a

What ML450 Hybrid 4matic fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid 4matic burns 523 to 523 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$1,568$1,568$0
$3.50/gal$1,830$1,830$0
$4.00/gal$2,091$2,091$0

EPA’s own estimate for the 2011 model year is $3,500 to $3,500 a year in fuel, or $6,250 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 22 mpg the Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid 4matic is 1 mpg better the median, which is worth about $87 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

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