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2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a large car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (17 city / 26 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 20 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2015 model. Among 30 large cars rated for 2016, it ranks 26th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,962 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 17 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,962 15,000 mi/yr · $19.75 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2016 #26 of 30 Large Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	17	7.2	13.8
Highway	26	11.1	9.0
Combined	20	8.5	11.8

How it ranks among 2016 Large Cars

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1Tesla Model S104 MPGe $864
2Ford C-MAX39 MPG $1,192
3Hyundai Sonata31 MPG $1,500
4Kia Optima31 MPG $1,500
5Chevrolet Impala25 MPG $1,860
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26Mercedes-Benz S-Class20 MPG $2,962
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30Mercedes-Benz Maybach15 MPG $3,950

2016 S-ClassOther large carsClass median: $2,164/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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6 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 4.7L 8-cyl turbo · 7-speed automatic S550	Gas	17 MPG	26 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
4WD · 4.7L 8-cyl turbo · 7-speed automatic S550 4matic Coupe	Gas	16 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
4WD · 4.7L 8-cyl turbo · 7-speed automatic S550 4matic	Gas	16 MPG	26 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
4WD · 5.5L 8-cyl turbo · 7-speed automatic AMG S63 4matic	Gas	15 MPG	23 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292
RWD · 6.0L 12-cyl turbo · 7-speed automatic S600	Gas	14 MPG	21 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
RWD · 6.0L 12-cyl turbo · 7-speed automatic AMG S65 Coupe	Gas	13 MPG	20 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,950

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 4.7L 8-cyl turbo
Transmission: 7-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 112 cu ft
Cargo volume: 12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 444 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 4/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 4/10

2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. rivals

vs Jaguar XJL 21 MPG · $2,821/yr XJL saves $141/yr vs Maserati Quattroporte 18 MPG · $3,292/yr S-Class saves $329/yr vs Porsche Panamera 22 MPG · $2,693/yr Panamera saves $269/yr vs Audi A8 22 MPG · $2,693/yr A8 saves $269/yr vs BMW 7 Series 24 MPG · $2,469/yr 7 Series saves $494/yr vs Jaguar XJ 21 MPG · $2,821/yr XJ saves $141/yr vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class Plug-in Hybrid 58 MPGe + 26 MPG · $2,037/yr S-Class Plug-in Hybrid saves $925/yr vs Rolls-Royce Ghost 15 MPG · $3,950/yr S-Class saves $988/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Plug-in Hybrid (58 MPGe + 26 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

Up to 20 MPG combined (17 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 15 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?