Mercedes-Benz · 2006–2013 · Gas
Mercedes-Benz R-Class MPG by year
The EPA has rated 8 model years of the Mercedes-Benz R-Class, from 2006 to 2013. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2013, at 18 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2013 model is 12% more efficient than the best 2006 model (18 vs. 16 MPG). The 2013 model is 5% less efficient than the median midsize or large SUV that year (18 vs. 19 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- R-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 R-Class model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Gas | 18 MPG | 16 / 21 | 19 | — | 1 | $3,292 |
| 2012 | Gas | 18 MPG | 16 / 21 | 20 | — | 1 | $3,292 |
| 2011 | Gas | 16 MPG | 15 / 19 | 19.5 | — | 1 | $3,703 |
| 2010 | Gas | 16 MPG | 14 / 19 | 19 | — | 1 | $3,703 |
| 2009 | Gas | 16 MPG | 15 / 19 | 19 | — | 1 | $3,703 |
| 2008 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 16 |
15 / 20 | 18 | — | 2 | $3,485 |
| 2007 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 12 |
15 / 20 | 18 | — | 3 | $3,703 |
| 2006 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 14 |
15 / 20 | 17 | — | 2 | $3,703 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
Compare R-Class model years
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz R-Class year has the best fuel economy?
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class, rated up to 18 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $3,292 a year.
Which Mercedes-Benz R-Class year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2006 model, whose most efficient version is rated 16 MPG combined (about $3,703 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Mercedes-Benz R-Class?
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz R-Class is rated up to 18 MPG combined.