Mercedes-Benz · 1994–2027 · Gas
Mercedes-Benz S-Class MPG by year
The EPA has rated 34 model years of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, from 1994 to 2027. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2020, at 22 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2027 model is 22% less efficient than the best 1994 model (14 vs. 18 MPG). The 2027 model is 39% less efficient than the median large car that year (14 vs. 23 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- S-Class, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every S-Class model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Gas | 14 MPG | 12 / 20 | 23 | — | 1 | $4,232 |
| 2026 | Gas | 15 MPG | 12 / 20 | 23 | — | 1 | $3,950 |
| 2025 | Gas | 15 MPG | 12 / 20 | 24 | — | 1 | $3,950 |
| 2024 | Gas | 15 MPG | 12 / 20 | 24.5 | — | 1 | $3,950 |
| 2023 | Gas | 14 MPG | 12 / 20 | 23 | — | 1 | $4,232 |
| 2022 | Gas | 15 MPG | 12 / 21 | 25 | — | 1 | $3,950 |
| 2021 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 17 |
16 / 26 | 29 | — | 4 | $2,962 |
| 2020 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 16 |
19 / 28 | 22.5 | — | 11 | $2,693 |
| 2019 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 16 |
19 / 28 | 22.5 | — | 12 | $2,693 |
| 2018 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 16 |
19 / 28 | 22.5 | — | 12 | $2,693 |
| 2017 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 16 |
18 / 26 | 29 | — | 9 | $2,821 |
| 2016 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 15 |
17 / 26 | 22 | — | 6 | $2,962 |
| 2015 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 15 |
17 / 26 | 22 | — | 6 | $2,962 |
| 2014 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 26 | 22 | — | 3 | $2,962 |
| 2013 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 14 |
15 / 25 | 21 | — | 5 | $3,118 |
| 2012 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 14 |
15 / 25 | 21 | — | 5 | $3,118 |
| 2011 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 14 |
15 / 23 | 19 | — | 5 | $3,292 |
| 2010 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 13 |
15 / 23 | 19 | — | 5 | $3,292 |
| 2009 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 13 |
14 / 22 | 19 | — | 5 | $3,485 |
| 2008 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 13 |
14 / 21 | 18 | — | 5 | $3,703 |
| 2007 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 13 |
14 / 22 | 18 | — | 4 | $3,485 |
| 2006 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 13 |
16 / 24 | 18 | — | 8 | $3,118 |
| 2005 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 13 |
16 / 24 | 19 | — | 6 | $3,118 |
| 2004 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 13 |
16 / 24 | 18.5 | — | 6 | $3,118 |
| 2003 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 14 |
15 / 22 | 19 | — | 6 | $3,292 |
| 2002 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 16 |
15 / 22 | 19 | — | 4 | $3,292 |
| 2001 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 16 |
16 / 23 | 19 | — | 4 | $3,292 |
| 2000 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 17 |
15 / 22 | 19 | — | 2 | $3,292 |
| 1999 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 13 |
15 / 22 | 18 | — | 4 | $3,292 |
| 1998 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 13 |
15 / 22 | 18 | — | 5 | $3,292 |
| 1997 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 14 |
15 / 22 | 18.5 | — | 6 | $3,292 |
| 1996 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 14 |
15 / 22 | 18 | — | 6 | $3,292 |
| 1995 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 13 |
15 / 22 | 18 | — | 6 | $3,292 |
| 1994 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 13 |
15 / 22 | 19 | — | 6 | $3,292 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz S-Class year has the best fuel economy?
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, rated up to 22 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $2,693 a year.
Which Mercedes-Benz S-Class year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2023 model, whose most efficient version is rated 14 MPG combined (about $4,232 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is rated up to 14 MPG combined.