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Mercedes-Benz ML-Class MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
16 model years · 2000–2015
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Mercedes-Benz ML-Class fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class for 16 model years, 2000 to 2015. Across those years its combined rating runs 12–25 MPG. The latest model year, 2015, has 6 configurations rated 15–25 MPG combined and costing $3,830–$5,530 a year to fuel at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2015 ML250 Bluetec 4matic 2.1L 4-cyl turbo 4WD, at 25 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 17 MPG in 1998.
Mercedes-Benz ML-Class MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-2015 (W166) Generation page | ||||
| 2015 | 15–20 | — | 25 | $3,830–$5,530 |
| 2014 | 15–20 | — | — | $3,970–$5,530 |
| 2013 | 15–20 | — | — | $4,010–$5,530 |
| 2012 | 15–20 | — | — | $4,080–$5,200 |
| 2006-2011 (W164) Generation page | ||||
| 2011 | 12–17 | 22 | — | $3,680–$6,510 |
| 2010 | 12–18 | 22 | — | $3,650–$6,510 |
| 2009 | 12–18 | — | — | $4,460–$6,700 |
| 2008 | 12–17 | — | 21 | $4,490–$6,700 |
| 2007 | 12–17 | — | 21 | $4,490–$6,700 |
| 2006 | 14–16 | — | — | $5,020–$5,740 |
| 2000-2005 (W163) Generation page | ||||
| 2005 | 14–15 | — | — | $5,360–$5,740 |
| 2004 | 14–15 | — | — | $5,360–$5,740 |
| 2003 | 14–15 | — | — | $5,360–$5,740 |
| 2002 | 14–15 | — | — | $5,360–$5,740 |
| 2001 | 14–17 | — | — | $4,730–$5,740 |
| 2000 | 14–16 | — | — | $5,020–$5,740 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Mercedes-Benz ML-Class generations
3 generations between 2000 and 2015. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2015 powertrain options
Mercedes-Benz ML-Class MPG history, 1998–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 15–17 |
| 1998 | 17 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class run 12–25 MPG across model years 2000 to 2015. The latest year, 2015, is rated 15–25 MPG.
Which Mercedes-Benz ML-Class model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class ML250 Bluetec 4matic 2.1L 4-cyl turbo 4WD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 25 MPG.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz ML-Class cost to fuel per year?
For MY2015, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,830–$5,530 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,830.
Has the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 16 MPG in 2000 to 25 MPG in 2015, 9 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 17 MPG.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Mercedes-Benz ML-Class?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2010 to 2011 (22 MPG).
Which Mercedes-Benz ML-Class model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2005. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.