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2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 14–24 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 large car configurations, MY2023. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class at a glance
The 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class covers 2 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 14–24 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2023, costs about $3,550 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the S500 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl AWD (23 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2023. The best combined rating in the generation, 24 MPG, was reached in 2022.
2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class by model year
What the 2023 S500 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl AWD costs to drive
Per month
$296
$3,550 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.92
Per 100 miles
$23.67
Five years
$17,750
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$680more a year
Class median $2,870 a year, MY2023
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class MPG
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 23 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,380 to $3,550, $170 more.
On electricity 49 MPGe, with 56 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsGas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maybach S680 4matic (Most efficient) | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 20 | 14 | $5,620 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S500 4matic (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,550 |
| S580 4matic | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,150 |
| S580 4matic Maybach | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 25 | 18 | $4,450 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S580e 4matic (Most efficient) | AWD | 23 | 49 | 56 mi | $1,970 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 72% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class MPG
15–24 MPG · $3,380–$5,430/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maybach S680 4matic (Most efficient) | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 21 | 15 | $5,430 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S500 4matic (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | AWD | 21 | 30 | 24 | $3,380 |
| S580 4matic | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,150 |
| S580 4matic Maybach | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,380 |
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 S500 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl AWD: $4,230 in California and $3,070 in Texas, a $1,160 difference.
- California $4,230
- Washington $3,980
- New York $3,500
- Florida $3,240
- Texas $3,070
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class get?
EPA rates the 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class at 14–24 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2022 S500 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl AWD, is rated 24 MPG (21 city, 30 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 14–15 MPG; Hybrid: 18–24 MPG; Plug-in hybrid: 23 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
The S500 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 24 MPG, in 2022. The lowest top rating, 23 MPG, was in 2023.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2023.
How does the 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class) is rated 17–24 MPG combined and costs $3,390–$4,600 a year to fuel; the 2022-2023 model is rated 14–24 MPG and costs $1,970–$5,620 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the S500 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl AWD costs about $3,550 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $1,970–$5,620 a year. That is a $3,650 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class compare with other large car configurations?
The S500 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl AWD costs about $3,550 a year to fuel, $680 more than the class median of $2,870, and less than 4 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 94 rated large car configurations for MY2023, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?
Yes. The best hybrid (S500 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl AWD) is rated 23 MPG against 14 MPG for the best gas version (Maybach S680 4matic 6.0L 12-cyl turbo AWD), 9 MPG more. At premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $3,550 versus $5,620 a year, a saving of $2,070.
How far does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class plug-in hybrid go on electricity?
EPA rates the electric range at 56 miles, with a total range of 470 miles when the gasoline engine helps. Once the battery is used, the car runs as a hybrid at 23 MPG. The S580e 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD costs about $1,970 a year, assuming EPA's utility factor of 72% of miles on electricity, at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class different from the 2022 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 23 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,380 to $3,550, $170 more. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2023 against 4 configurations for 2022. See the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class for that year.