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2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class MPG & fuel economy

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a large car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (15 city / 23 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 18 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2010 model. Among 25 large cars rated for 2011, it ranks 18th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,292 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 15 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $3,292 15,000 mi/yr · $21.94 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2011 #18 of 25 Large Cars by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	15	6.4	15.7
Highway	23	9.8	10.2
Combined	18	7.7	13.1

How it ranks among 2011 Large Cars

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1Hyundai Sonata27 MPG $1,722
2Toyota Avalon23 MPG $2,022
3Chevrolet Impala23 MPG $2,022
4Ford Taurus22 MPG $2,114
5Hyundai Azera22 MPG $2,114
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18Mercedes-Benz S-Class18 MPG $3,292
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25Maybach 6212 MPG $4,938

2011 S-ClassOther large carsClass median: $2,583/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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5 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 5.5L 8-cyl · 7-speed automatic S550	Gas	15 MPG	23 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292
RWD · 5.5L 8-cyl turbo · 7-speed automatic S63 AMG	Gas	15 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292
4WD · 5.5L 8-cyl · 7-speed automatic S550 4matic	Gas	14 MPG	21 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485
RWD · 5.5L 12-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic S600	Gas	12 MPG	19 MPG	14 MPG	—	$4,232
RWD · 6.0L 12-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic S65 AMG	Gas	12 MPG	19 MPG	14 MPG	—	$4,232

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 5.5L 8-cyl
Transmission: 7-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 109 cu ft
Cargo volume: 16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 494 g/mi

2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. rivals

vs Cadillac Funeral Coach/Hearse 14 MPG · $3,321/yr S-Class saves $30/yr vs Cadillac Limousine 14 MPG · $3,321/yr S-Class saves $30/yr vs BMW 7 Series 20 MPG · $2,962/yr 7 Series saves $329/yr vs Jaguar XJ 19 MPG · $3,118/yr XJ saves $173/yr vs Lincoln Town Car 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Town Car saves $844/yr vs Cadillac DTS 18 MPG · $2,583/yr DTS saves $708/yr vs Porsche Panamera 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Panamera saves $470/yr vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,821/yr S-Class Hybrid saves $470/yr vs Lincoln MKS 20 MPG · $2,325/yr MKS saves $967/yr vs Maserati Quattroporte 15 MPG · $3,950/yr S-Class saves $658/yr vs Rolls-Royce Ghost 15 MPG · $3,950/yr S-Class saves $658/yr vs Maybach 57 12 MPG · $4,938/yr S-Class saves $1,646/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid (21 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

Up to 18 MPG combined (15 city / 23 highway); ratings range from 14 to 18 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2011 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 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?