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.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #20 of 113 (83th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2011 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #25 of 120 (80th pct) | 4-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 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.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 24 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 21 | 24 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/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 price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $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.
- 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.