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Mercedes-Benz ML-Class MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 25 MPG combined in 2015, the diesel ML250 Bluetec 4matic. Its weakest year peaked at 15 MPG (2002–2005).

Mercedes-Benz ML-Class: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1998–20151015202530MPG20062012199820052010201525 MPG peaklowest peak 15Mercedes-Benz ML-Class: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year1015202530MPG199820002002200420062008201020122015peak 25
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over
600.0 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2015 version, the ML250 Bluetec 4matic. Put it next to its 1998 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Mercedes-Benz ML-Class has EPA ratings for 18 model years, 1998–2015, most often among SUVs. Its best version ranked fifth (tied) of 37 standard SUVs in 2015, behind the class leader, the Toyota Highlander.

The first diesel version of the ML-Class arrived in 2007, when 5 of 86 SUVs offered one. Of the 249 SUV nameplates on this site, few have had a diesel version (24 of them) or a flex-fuel version (36 of them); this one has.

Among 37 standard SUVs, 2015

The ML-Class placed fifth (tied). The class leader was the Toyota Highlander at 28 MPG. The next higher rating, 26 MPG, is shared by two nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 37 standard SUVs rated for 2015152025ML-Class 25median 19HighlanderBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 37 standard SUVs rated for 2015152025ML-Class 25median 19

The ML-Class, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed among SUVs.

1999–0329th of 47
2004–0837th of 75
2009–1335th of 88

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2006

    New: 3.5-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 15 → 16 MPG.

  • 2012

    New: 3.5-liter 6-cylinder flex-fuel, 4.7-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 22 → 20 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 1998–2015.

  • Diesel

    Rated in 2007–2008 and 2015.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2010–2011.

  • Flex-fuel

    Rated in 2012–2015.

All 18 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2015ML250 Bluetec 4matic diesel2522 / 29156
2013–2014ML3502018 / 23155
2012ML350 4matic flex-fuel2018 / 23154
2011ML450 Hybrid 4matic hybrid2220 / 24125
2010ML450 Hybrid 4matic hybrid2221 / 24125
2009ML3501816 / 21124
2008ML320 CDI 4matic diesel2118 / 24124
2007ML320 CDI 4matic diesel2119 / 24124
2006ML3501614 / 19142
2004–2005ML3501514 / 17142
2003ML3201514 / 17144
2002ML3201514 / 17143
2001ML3201715 / 19143
2000ML3201615 / 18143
1999ML3201715 / 19152
1998ML3201715 / 20171

Version names in the EPA list: ML250 Bluetec 4matic, ML320, ML320 CDI 4matic, ML350, ML350 4matic, ML400 4matic, ML430, ML450 Hybrid 4matic, ML500, ML500 4matic, ML55, ML55 AMG, ML550 4matic, ML63 AMG.

Same class, 2015

Toyota Highlander28 MPGJeep Grand Cherokee25 MPGFord Explorer23 MPGMercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG

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