Mercedes-Benz S560e MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz S560e has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2019 to 2020. Across those years its best rated version returned 23 mpg (2019) and its thirstiest returned 23 mpg (2019). The EPA record holds 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #32 of 80 (61th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Large Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #30 of 78 (62th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | 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 S560e placed highest in 2020 at #30 of 78, and lowest in 2019 at #32 of 80. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 6.8 | $3,350 | 510 mi | 205 | 9/10 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 6.8 | $3,350 | 510 mi | 205 | 9/10 |
What S560e fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S560e 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 2020 model year is $3,350 to $3,350 a year in fuel, or $250 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 S560e 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.
Other Mercedes-Benz nameplates
Every Mercedes-Benz model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.