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2012 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class is a SUV offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (18 city / 23 highway) on premium gasoline. That's up 3 MPG from the 2011 model. Among 94 SUVs rated for 2012, it ranks 76th 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 18 MPG city · 23 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, 2012 #76 of 94 SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	23	9.8	10.2
Combined	20	8.5	11.8

How it ranks among 2012 SUVs

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1Toyota RAV4 EV76 MPGe $1,188
2Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
3BYD e662 MPGe $1,458
4Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
5Mitsubishi Outlander27 MPG $1,722
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76Mercedes-Benz ML-Class20 MPG $2,962
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94Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558

2012 ML-ClassOther SUVsClass median: $2,447/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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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
4WD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 7-speed automatic ML350 4matic	Flex-fuel	18 MPG	23 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
4WD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 7-speed automatic ML350 4matic	Gas	17 MPG	22 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
4WD · 4.7L 8-cyl turbo · 7-speed automatic ML550 4matic	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485
4WD · 5.5L 8-cyl turbo · 7-speed automatic ML63 AMG	Gas	14 MPG	18 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,950

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline or E85
Engine / motor: 3.5L 6-cyl
Transmission: 7-speed automatic
Drivetrain: 4WD
Tailpipe CO₂: 444 g/mi

2012 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class vs. rivals

vs Lincoln Navigator 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Navigator saves $56/yr vs Cadillac Escalade 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Escalade saves $56/yr vs Porsche Cayenne Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Cayenne Hybrid saves $141/yr vs BMW X3 21 MPG · $2,821/yr X3 saves $141/yr vs Acura RDX 21 MPG · $2,821/yr RDX saves $141/yr vs BMW X5 19 MPG · $3,118/yr ML-Class saves $156/yr vs Infiniti FX35 19 MPG · $3,118/yr ML-Class saves $156/yr vs Porsche Cayenne 19 MPG · $3,118/yr ML-Class saves $156/yr vs BMW X6 19 MPG · $3,118/yr ML-Class saves $156/yr vs Acura ZDX 19 MPG · $3,118/yr ML-Class saves $156/yr vs Infiniti EX35 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Same fuel cost

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class?

Up to 20 MPG combined (18 city / 23 highway).

What fuel does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class use?

Premium gasoline or E85 (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class?