Mercedes-Benz S430 4matic MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz S430 4matic has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2003 to 2006. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (2003) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (2003). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #21 of 32 (35th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2004 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #25 of 41 (40th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2005 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #27 of 42 (37th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2006 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #32 of 49 (35th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mercedes-Benz S430 4matic placed highest in 2003 at #21 of 32, and lowest in 2006 at #32 of 49. It spent 0 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 4.3L 8-cyl | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2005 | 4.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 4.3L 8-cyl | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2004 | 4.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 4.3L 8-cyl | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2003 | 4.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | GUZZLER | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
What S430 4matic fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz S430 4matic burns 676 to 676 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 | $2,029 | $2,029 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,368 | $2,368 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,706 | $2,706 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2006 model year is $4,550 to $4,550 a year in fuel, or $11,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Large Cars
Across the 305 nameplates EPA classifies as Large Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 17 mpg the Mercedes-Benz S430 4matic is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $451 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Large Cars 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.