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Mercedes-Benz S-Class MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
28 model years · 2000–2027
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Mercedes-Benz S-Class fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Mercedes-Benz S-Class for 28 model years, 2000 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 13–24 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 4 configurations rated 14–23 MPG combined and costing $3,530–$5,580 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2025 S500 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl turbo supercharged AWD, at 24 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 21 MPG in 1994.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | Plug-in hybrid, gas only (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2027* Generation page | ||||
| 2027 (partial) | 14 | 18–23 | — | $3,530–$5,580 |
| 2026 | 15 | 20–23 | — | $3,450–$5,500 |
| 2025 | 15 | 20–24 | 18–23 | $2,000–$5,500 |
| 2024 | 15 | 21–24 | — | $3,290–$5,500 |
| 2022-2023 Generation page | ||||
| 2023 | 14 | 18–23 | 23 | $1,970–$5,620 |
| 2022 | 15 | 18–24 | — | $3,380–$5,430 |
| 2021 Generation page | ||||
| 2021 | 17–20 | 19–24 | — | $3,390–$4,600 |
| 2014-2020 (W222) Generation page | ||||
| 2020 | 16–22 | — | 23 | $2,510–$5,170 |
| 2019 | 16–22 | — | 23 | $2,510–$5,170 |
| 2018 | 16–22 | — | — | $3,660–$5,170 |
| 2017 | 16–21 | — | 26 | $2,580–$4,990 |
| 2016 | 15–20 | — | 26 | $2,560–$5,280 |
| 2015 | 15–20 | — | 26 | $2,560–$5,260 |
| 2014 | 18–20 | — | — | $4,010–$4,500 |
| 2007-2013 (W221) Generation page | ||||
| 2013 | 14–19 | 21 | — | $3,820–$5,630 |
| 2012 | 14–19 | 21 | — | $3,820–$5,630 |
| 2011 | 14–18 | 21 | — | $3,820–$5,630 |
| 2010 | 13–18 | 21 | — | $3,830–$6,180 |
| 2009 | 13–17 | — | — | $4,730–$6,180 |
| 2008 | 13–16 | — | — | $5,020–$6,180 |
| 2007 | 13–17 | — | — | $4,730–$6,180 |
| 2000-2006 (W220) Generation page | ||||
| 2006 | 13–19 | — | — | $4,230–$6,180 |
| 2005 | 13–19 | — | — | $4,230–$6,180 |
| 2004 | 13–19 | — | — | $4,230–$6,180 |
| 2003 | 14–18 | — | — | $4,460–$5,740 |
| 2002 | 16–18 | — | — | $4,460–$5,020 |
| 2001 | 16–18 | — | — | $4,460–$5,020 |
| 2000 | 17–18 | — | — | $4,460–$4,730 |
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 S-Class generations
6 generations between 2000 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2024-2027* Mercedes-Benz S-Class
14–24 MPG · $2,000–$5,580/yr
2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
14–24 MPG · $1,970–$5,620/yr
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
17–24 MPG · $3,390–$4,600/yr
2014-2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222)
15–22 MPG · $2,510–$5,280/yr
2007-2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221)
13–21 MPG · $3,820–$6,180/yr
2000-2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220)
13–19 MPG · $4,230–$6,180/yr
2027 powertrain options
Mercedes-Benz S-Class MPG history, 1994–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 13–18 | — |
| 1998 | 13–18 | — |
| 1997 | 14–18 | — |
| 1996 | 14–18 | — |
| 1995 | 13–18 | 21 |
| 1994 | 13–18 | 21 |
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 S-Class's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class run 13–24 MPG across model years 2000 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 14–23 MPG.
Which Mercedes-Benz S-Class model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl turbo supercharged AWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 24 MPG.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz S-Class cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,530–$5,580 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,530.
Has the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 18 MPG in 2000 to 23 MPG in 2027, 5 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 21 MPG.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2010 to 2027 (18–24 MPG); Plug-in hybrid versions are rated from 2015 to 2025 (18–26 MPG).