Mercedes-Benz ML55 AMG MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz ML55 AMG has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2001 to 2003. Across those years its best rated version returned 14 mpg (2001) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (2001). The EPA record holds 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #49 of 59 (17th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2002 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #59 of 72 (18th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2003 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #71 of 81 (13th 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 ML55 AMG placed highest in 2001 at #49 of 59, and lowest in 2003 at #71 of 81. It spent 0 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 5.5L 8-cyl | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2002 | 5.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 5.5L 8-cyl | 12 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2001 | 5.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 5.5L 8-cyl | 12 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
What ML55 AMG fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML55 AMG burns 821 to 821 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 | $2,464 | $2,464 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,286 | $3,286 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2003 model year is $5,550 to $5,550 a year in fuel, or $16,500 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 14 mpg the Mercedes-Benz ML55 AMG is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $958 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.