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2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 15–19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 large car configurations, MY2017. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach at a glance
The 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach covers 2 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 15–19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2017, costs about $4,200 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the S550 4matic 4.7L 8-cyl turbo 4WD (19 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2017. The best combined rating in the generation, 19 MPG, was reached in 2017.
2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach by model year
What the 2017 S550 4matic 4.7L 8-cyl turbo 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$350
$4,200 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.00
Per 100 miles
$28.00
Five years
$21,000
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$770more a year
Class median $3,430 a year, MY2017
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach MPG
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 15 to 19 MPG, up 4. Its annual cost goes from $5,200 to $4,200, $1,000 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S550 4matic (Most efficient) | 4.7L 8-cyl turbo | 4WD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,200 |
| S650 Convertible | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 13 | 21 | 16 | $5,090 |
| S600 | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 13 | 21 | 16 | $5,110 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Mercedes-Benz Maybach MPG
15 MPG · $5,200/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 600 (Most efficient) | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 13 | 20 | 15 | $5,200 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the S550 4matic 4.7L 8-cyl turbo 4WD: $5,000 in California and $3,640 in Texas, a $1,360 difference.
- California $5,000
- Washington $4,710
- New York $4,140
- Florida $3,830
- Texas $3,640
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2017 large car models.
Generations
- 2016-2017
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach get?
EPA rates the 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach at 15–19 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2017 S550 4matic 4.7L 8-cyl turbo 4WD, is rated 19 MPG (16 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach?
The S550 4matic 4.7L 8-cyl turbo 4WD reached the generation's best combined rating, 19 MPG, in 2017. The lowest top rating, 15 MPG, was in 2016.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2017.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the S550 4matic 4.7L 8-cyl turbo 4WD costs about $4,200 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $4,200–$5,110 a year. That is a $910 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach 100 miles?
About $28.00 per 100 miles for the S550 4matic 4.7L 8-cyl turbo 4WD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $28.00 and $34.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The S550 4matic 4.7L 8-cyl turbo 4WD is rated 16 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach compare with other large car configurations?
The S550 4matic 4.7L 8-cyl turbo 4WD costs about $4,200 a year to fuel, $770 more than the class median of $3,430, and less than 3 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 123 rated large car configurations for MY2017, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach different from the 2016 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 15 to 19 MPG, up 4. Its annual cost goes from $5,200 to $4,200, $1,000 less. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2017 against 1 configuration for 2016. See the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Maybach for that year.