Mercedes-Benz S500 4matic MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz S500 4matic has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 11 model years, from 2003 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 24 mpg (2021) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (2003). The EPA record holds 11 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 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #26 of 32 (19th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2004 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #32 of 41 (22th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2005 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #33 of 42 (22th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2006 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #37 of 49 (25th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #26 of 66 (62th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #33 of 69 (53th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #28 of 62 (56th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #38 of 56 (33th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #39 of 58 (33th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #43 of 60 (29th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2027 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #25 of 35 (29th pct) | 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 S500 4matic placed highest in 2027 at #25 of 35, and lowest in 2026 at #43 of 60. It spent 3 of its 11 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, supercharged, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 386 | 5/10 |
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, supercharged, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 29 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 380 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, supercharged, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 21 | 31 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 364 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, supercharged, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 21 | 31 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 364 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 388 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 21 | 30 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 372 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 372 | 5/10 |
| 2006 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 5.0L 8-cyl | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2005 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 5.0L 8-cyl | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2004 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 5.0L 8-cyl | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2003 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | GUZZLER | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 4 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 → 2021 | 16 → 24 mpg | +8 mpg | 479 gal |
| 2022 → 2023 | 24 → 23 mpg | -1 mpg | 500 gal |
| 2023 → 2024 | 23 → 24 mpg | +1 mpg | 479 gal |
| 2025 → 2026 | 24 → 23 mpg | -1 mpg | 500 gal |
What S500 4matic fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Mercedes-Benz S500 4matic burns 500 to 500 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 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $3,350 to $3,350 a year in fuel, or $5,500 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 23 mpg the Mercedes-Benz S500 4matic is 2 mpg better the median, which is worth about $167 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Large Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
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