Mercedes-Benz (Wagon) MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz (Wagon) has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2002 to 2005. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2003) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2003). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #11 of 13 (17th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2003 | 4 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #12 of 14 (15th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2004 | 4 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #12 of 14 (15th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium, Premium or E85 | Small Station Wagons |
| 2005 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #15 of 17 (13th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium or E85 | Small Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mercedes-Benz (Wagon) placed highest in 2002 at #11 of 13, and lowest in 2005 at #15 of 17. It spent 0 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium or E85 | 2.6L 6-cyl, FFV | 17 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2004 | 2.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 2.6L 6-cyl | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2004 | 2.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 2.6L 6-cyl | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2004 | 2.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium or E85 | GAS 360, FFV | 17 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium or E85 | GAS 360, FFV | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2003 | 2.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 2.6L 6-cyl | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2003 | 3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.2L 6-cyl | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2003 | 2.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 2.6L 6-cyl | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2003 | 3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 3.2L 6-cyl | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2002 | 3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 3.2L 6-cyl | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 → 2003 | 19 → 20 mpg | +1 mpg | 575 gal |
What (Wagon) fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2005 Mercedes-Benz (Wagon) 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 price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $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 2005 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 Small Station Wagons
Across the 142 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 20 mpg the Mercedes-Benz (Wagon) is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $522 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Station Wagons 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.