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Mercedes-Benz ML-Class MPG by year

The EPA has rated 18 model years of the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class, from 1998 to 2015. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2015, at 20 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2015 model is 18% more efficient than the best 1998 model (20 vs. 17 MPG). The 2015 model is 5% more efficient than the median midsize or large SUV that year (20 vs. 19 MPG).

Most efficient year201520 MPG combined
Latest (2015)20 MPG$2,962/yr to fuel
First rated (1998)17 MPG$3,485/yr at today's prices
Model years rated1859 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • ML-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 ML-Class model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2015 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 15
18 / 23 19 — 5 $2,962
2014 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 15
18 / 23 19 — 5 $2,962
2013 Flex-fuel 20 MPG 18 / 23 19 — 5 $2,962
2012 Flex-fuel 20 MPG 18 / 23 20 — 4 $2,962
2011 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 12
16 / 21 19.5 — 4 $3,485
2010 Gas 18 MPG
lowest 12
16 / 21 19 — 4 $3,292
2009 Gas 18 MPG
lowest 12
16 / 21 19 — 4 $3,292
2008 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 12
15 / 20 18 — 3 $3,485
2007 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 12
15 / 20 18 — 3 $3,485
2006 Gas 16 MPG
lowest 14
14 / 19 17 — 2 $3,703
2005 Gas 15 MPG
lowest 14
14 / 17 17 — 2 $3,950
2004 Gas 15 MPG
lowest 14
14 / 17 17 — 2 $3,950
2003 Gas 15 MPG
lowest 14
14 / 17 17 — 4 $3,950
2002 Gas 15 MPG
lowest 14
14 / 17 16.5 — 3 $3,950
2001 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 14
15 / 19 17 — 3 $3,485
2000 Gas 16 MPG
lowest 14
15 / 18 16 — 3 $3,703
1999 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 15
15 / 19 16 — 2 $3,485
1998 Gas 17 MPG 15 / 20 17 — 1 $3,485

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Mercedes-Benz ML-Class year has the best fuel economy?

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class, rated up to 20 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $2,962 a year.

Which Mercedes-Benz ML-Class year has the worst fuel economy?

The 2002 model, whose most efficient version is rated 15 MPG combined (about $3,950 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Mercedes-Benz ML-Class?

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class is rated up to 20 MPG combined.

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