Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 2007 to 2015. Across those years its best rated version returned 15 mpg (2012) and its thirstiest returned 12 mpg (2007). The EPA record holds 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #106 of 106 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2008 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #108 of 108 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2009 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #111 of 111 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2010 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #113 of 113 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2011 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #120 of 120 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2012 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #101 of 110 (8th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2013 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #49 of 62 (21th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2014 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #51 of 60 (15th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2015 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #55 of 62 (11th 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 ML63 AMG placed highest in 2013 at #49 of 62, and lowest in 2011 at #120 of 120. It spent 0 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 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 | 5.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 13 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 611 | 3/10 |
| 2014 | 5.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 13 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 611 | 2/10 |
| 2013 | 5.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 13 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 611 | 3/10 |
| 2012 | 5.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 5.5L 8-cyl, turbocharged | 14 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2011 | 6.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 6.3L 8-cyl | 11 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2010 | 6.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | PR | 11 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2009 | 6.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 6.2L 8-cyl | 11 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2008 | 6.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 6.2L 8-cyl | 11 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2007 | 6.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 6.2L 8-cyl | 11 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 → 2012 | 12 → 15 mpg | +3 mpg | 767 gal |
What ML63 AMG fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG burns 767 to 767 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 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,683 | $2,683 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,067 | $3,067 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2015 model year is $5,150 to $5,150 a year in fuel, or $14,500 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 15 mpg the Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $767 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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