Mercedes-Benz ML550 4matic MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz ML550 4matic has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2008 to 2014. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (2012) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (2008). The EPA record holds 7 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #90 of 108 (17th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2009 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #94 of 111 (15th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2010 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #92 of 113 (19th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2011 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #108 of 120 (10th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2012 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #86 of 110 (22th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2013 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #41 of 62 (34th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2014 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #42 of 60 (31th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard 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 ML550 4matic placed highest in 2013 at #41 of 62, and lowest in 2011 at #108 of 120. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 552 | 3/10 |
| 2013 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 541 | 3/10 |
| 2012 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 4.7L 8-cyl, turbocharged | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2011 | 5.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 5.5L 8-cyl | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2010 | 5.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | PR | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2009 | 5.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 5.5L 8-cyl | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2008 | 5.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 5.5L 8-cyl | 13 | 18 | 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. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 → 2012 | 15 → 17 mpg | +2 mpg | 676 gal |
| 2012 → 2013 | 17 → 16 mpg | -1 mpg | 719 gal |
What ML550 4matic fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML550 4matic burns 719 to 719 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 | $2,156 | $2,156 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,516 | $2,516 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2014 model year is $4,850 to $4,850 a year in fuel, or $13,000 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 16 mpg the Mercedes-Benz ML550 4matic is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $599 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.