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2008 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class is a SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 12 to 17 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2007 model. Among 101 SUVs rated for 2008, it ranks 86th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,485 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 15 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $3,485 15,000 mi/yr · $23.24 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2008 #86 of 101 SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	15	6.4	15.7
Highway	20	8.5	11.8
Combined	17	7.2	13.8

How it ranks among 2008 SUVs

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1Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
2Mazda Tribute Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
3Mercury Mariner Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
4Saturn Vue Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
5Toyota Highlander Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
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86Mercedes-Benz ML-Class17 MPG $3,485
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101Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558

2008 ML-ClassOther SUVsClass median: $2,735/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

ML-Class MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 7-speed automatic ML350 4matic	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485
4WD/AWD · 5.5L 8-cyl · 7-speed automatic ML550 4matic	Gas	13 MPG	18 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,950
4WD/AWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 7-speed automatic ML63 AMG	Gas	11 MPG	14 MPG	12 MPG	—	$4,938

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.5L 6-cyl
Transmission: 7-speed automatic
Drivetrain: 4WD/AWD
Passenger volume: 107 cu ft
Cargo volume: 41 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 523 g/mi

2008 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class vs. rivals

vs Acura MDX 17 MPG · $3,485/yr Same fuel cost vs Volvo XC70 17 MPG · $3,485/yr Same fuel cost vs Lincoln Navigator 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Navigator saves $164/yr vs Land Rover LR3 14 MPG · $3,321/yr LR3 saves $164/yr vs BMW X5 18 MPG · $3,292/yr X5 saves $194/yr vs Infiniti FX35 18 MPG · $3,292/yr FX35 saves $194/yr vs Volvo XC90 16 MPG · $3,703/yr ML-Class saves $218/yr vs Porsche Cayenne 16 MPG · $3,703/yr ML-Class saves $218/yr vs Audi Q7 16 MPG · $3,703/yr ML-Class saves $218/yr vs Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Diesel 21 MPG · $2,643/yr ML-Class Diesel saves $842/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Diesel (21 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class?

Up to 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 12 to 17 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class?