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Mercedes-Benz S560 Convertible MPG by year — every rating on record

The Mercedes-Benz S560 Convertible has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2018 to 2021. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2018) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (2018). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.

20best combined mpg (2018)
20worst combined mpg (2018)
20latest year best (2021)
4configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
2018120 mpg20 mpg#65 of 82 (21th pct)Front-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars
2019120 mpg20 mpg#75 of 85 (12th pct)Front-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars
2020120 mpg20 mpg#76 of 87 (13th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars
2021120 mpg20 mpg#67 of 79 (15th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact 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 S560 Convertible placed highest in 2018 at #65 of 82, and lowest in 2020 at #76 of 87. 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.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
20214.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop162620575.014.9$3,9004544/10
20204.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop172620575.014.9$3,9004394/10
20194.0L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop172620575.014.9$3,9004394/10
20184.0L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop172620575.014.9$3,9004394/10

What S560 Convertible fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S560 Convertible burns 575 to 575 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 priceMost efficientThirstiestSpread
$3.00/gal$1,725$1,725$0
$3.50/gal$2,013$2,013$0
$4.00/gal$2,300$2,300$0

EPA’s own estimate for the 2021 model year is $3,900 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.

How it compares with other Subcompact Cars

Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 20 mpg the Mercedes-Benz S560 Convertible is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $335 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

Other Mercedes-Benz nameplates

Every Mercedes-Benz model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.