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Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4matic MPG by year — every rating on record

The Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4matic has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2014 to 2015. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (2014) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2014). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.

18best combined mpg (2014)
18worst combined mpg (2014)
18latest year best (2015)
2configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
2014118 mpg18 mpg#51 of 64 (21th pct)4-Wheel DrivePremiumLarge Cars
2015118 mpg18 mpg#62 of 75 (18th pct)4-Wheel DrivePremiumLarge 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 S63 AMG 4matic placed highest in 2014 at #51 of 64, and lowest in 2015 at #62 of 75. It spent 0 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.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
20155.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop152318638.916.5$4,3004994/10
20145.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop152318638.916.5$4,3004994/10

What S63 AMG 4matic fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4matic burns 639 to 639 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$1,917$1,917$0
$3.50/gal$2,236$2,236$0
$4.00/gal$2,556$2,556$0

EPA’s own estimate for the 2015 model year is $4,300 to $4,300 a year in fuel, or $10,250 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 18 mpg the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4matic is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $319 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.