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2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class MPG & fuel economy

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a large car offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 13 to 19 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2005 model. Among 33 large cars rated for 2006, it ranks 19th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,118 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 16 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $3,118 15,000 mi/yr · $20.79 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2006 #19 of 33 Large Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	16	6.8	14.7
Highway	24	10.2	9.8
Combined	19	8.1	12.4

How it ranks among 2006 Large Cars

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1Hyundai Sonata25 MPG $1,860
2Toyota Avalon23 MPG $2,022
3Chevrolet Impala22 MPG $2,114
4Dodge Charger21 MPG $2,214
5Chrysler 30021 MPG $2,214
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19Mercedes-Benz S-Class19 MPG $3,118
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33Maserati Quattroporte13 MPG $4,558

2006 S-ClassOther large carsClass median: $3,118/yr

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

S-Class MPG across model years

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8 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 4.3L 8-cyl · 7-speed automatic S430	Gas	16 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
RWD · 3.7L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic S350	Gas	16 MPG	23 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic S430 4matic	Gas	15 MPG	21 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 7-speed automatic S500	Gas	14 MPG	22 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic S500 4matic	Gas	14 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
RWD · 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged · 5-speed automatic S55 AMG	Gas	13 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
RWD · 6.0L 12-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic S65 AMG	Gas	11 MPG	18 MPG	14 MPG	—	$4,232
RWD · 5.5L 12-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic S600	Gas	11 MPG	17 MPG	13 MPG	—	$4,558

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 4.3L 8-cyl
Transmission: 7-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 106 cu ft
Cargo volume: 15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 468 g/mi

2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. rivals

vs Lexus LS 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Same fuel cost vs Jaguar XJ 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Same fuel cost vs Jaguar Vdp 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Same fuel cost vs Cadillac Funeral Coach/Hearse 14 MPG · $3,321/yr S-Class saves $203/yr vs Cadillac Limousine 14 MPG · $3,321/yr S-Class saves $203/yr vs Cadillac Armored DTS 14 MPG · $3,321/yr S-Class saves $203/yr vs Jaguar XJR 18 MPG · $3,292/yr S-Class saves $173/yr vs Cadillac DTS 18 MPG · $2,583/yr DTS saves $535/yr vs Infiniti M35 18 MPG · $2,583/yr M35 saves $535/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

Up to 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 13 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?