- Newest year: 2005
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- Same as 2004
2000-2005 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 14–17 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2005. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2005 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class at a glance
The 2000-2005 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class covers 6 model years in the EPA database (17 configurations in all), rated 14–17 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2005, costs about $5,360 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the ML350 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD (15 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004; 2005 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 17 MPG, was reached in 2001.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2005 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Gas | 14–15 MPG | $5,360–$5,740 | Same EPA ratings as 2004 |
| 2004 | Gas | 14–15 MPG | $5,360–$5,740 | Ratings changed |
| 2003 | Gas | 14–15 MPG | $5,360–$5,740 | Ratings changed |
| 2002 | Gas | 14–15 MPG | $5,360–$5,740 | Ratings changed |
| 2001 | Gas | 14–17 MPG | $4,730–$5,740 | Ratings changed |
| 2000 | Gas | 14–16 MPG | $5,020–$5,740 | First year |
What the 2005 ML350 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$447
$5,360 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$8.93
Per 100 miles
$35.73
Five years
$26,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$1,280more a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2005
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class as for the 2004 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2004 section above.See 2004
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ML350 (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 17 | 15 | $5,360 |
| ML500 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 16 | 14 | $5,740 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2004 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class MPG
14–15 MPG · $5,360–$5,740/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,360.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ML350 (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 17 | 15 | $5,360 |
| ML500 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 16 | 14 | $5,740 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class MPG
14–15 MPG · $5,360–$5,740/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,360.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ML320 (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 17 | 15 | $5,360 |
| ML350 | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 17 | 15 | $5,360 |
| ML500 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 16 | 14 | $5,740 |
| ML55 AMG | 5.5L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $5,740 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class MPG
14–15 MPG · $5,360–$5,740/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration moves from 17 to 15 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $4,730 to $5,360, $630 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ML320 (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 17 | 15 | $5,360 |
| ML500 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 16 | 14 | $5,740 |
| ML55 AMG | 5.5L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 14 | $5,740 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class MPG
14–17 MPG · $4,730–$5,740/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 16 to 17 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $5,020 to $4,730, $290 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ML320 (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 17 | $4,730 |
| ML430 | 4.3L 8-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $5,020 |
| ML55 AMG | 5.5L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 14 | $5,740 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2000 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class MPG
14–16 MPG · $5,020–$5,740/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ML320 (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $5,020 |
| ML430 | 4.3L 8-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 17 | 15 | $5,360 |
| ML55 | 5.5L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 14 | $5,740 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the ML350 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD: $6,390 in California and $4,650 in Texas, a $1,740 difference.
- California $6,390
- Washington $6,010
- New York $5,290
- Florida $4,890
- Texas $4,650
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2005 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2005 (W163)
- 2006-2011 (W164)
- 2012-2015 (W166)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2005 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class get?
EPA rates the 2000-2005 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class at 14–17 MPG combined across 17 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2001 ML320 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD, is rated 17 MPG (15 city, 19 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2005 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class?
The ML320 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD reached the generation's best combined rating, 17 MPG, in 2001. The lowest top rating, 15 MPG, was in 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2005 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004. In 2005 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the ML350 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $5,360 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $5,360–$5,740 a year. That is a $380 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class 100 miles?
About $35.73 per 100 miles for the ML350 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $35.73 and $38.27 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The ML350 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD is rated 14 city and 17 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 3 MPG.
How does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The ML350 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $5,360 a year to fuel, $1,280 more than the class median of $4,080, and less than 1 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 287 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2005, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class different from the 2004 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2004 and 2005: 2 configurations rated 14–15 MPG combined. See the 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class for that year.