Mercedes-Benz ML-Class MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Mercedes-Benz ML-Class model year from 1998 to 2015 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the ML-Class has been offered with 2.1L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 6.3L 8-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2015 (up to 25 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Mercedes-Benz ML-Class fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2015 15–25 MPG 2.1L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl
2014 15–20 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl
2013 15–20 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl
2012 15–20 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl
2011 12–22 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.3L 8-cyl
2010 12–22 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.3L 8-cyl
2009 12–18 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl
2008 12–21 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl
2007 12–21 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl
2006 14–16 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl
2005 14–15 MPG 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl
2004 14–15 MPG 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl
2003 14–15 MPG 3.7L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl
2002 14–15 MPG 3.2L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl
2001 14–17 MPG 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl
2000 14–16 MPG 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl
1999 15–17 MPG 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl
1998 17 MPG 3.2L 6-cyl

2015 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class: engines & MPG

The 2015 ML-Class was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.1L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 25 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
ML250 Bluetec 4matic 2.1L 4-cyl Automatic 7-spd Diesel 22 29 25 MPG
ML400 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 18 22 20 MPG
ML350 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 18 23 20 MPG
ML350 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 18 22 19 MPG
ML63 AMG 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 13 17 15 MPG

2014 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class: engines & MPG

The 2014 ML-Class was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
ML350 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 18 23 20 MPG
ML350 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 18 22 19 MPG
ML550 4matic 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 14 19 16 MPG
ML63 AMG 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 13 17 15 MPG

2013 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class: engines & MPG

The 2013 ML-Class was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
ML350 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 18 23 20 MPG
ML350 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 18 23 20 MPG
ML550 4matic 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 14 20 16 MPG
ML63 AMG 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 13 17 15 MPG

2012 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class: engines & MPG

The 2012 ML-Class was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
ML350 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 18 23 20 MPG
ML350 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 17 22 19 MPG
ML550 4matic 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 15 20 17 MPG
ML63 AMG 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 14 18 15 MPG

2011 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class: engines & MPG

The 2011 ML-Class was EPA-rated in 5 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
ML450 Hybrid 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium 20 24 22 MPG
ML350 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 15 20 17 MPG
ML350 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 16 21 17 MPG
ML550 4matic 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 13 18 15 MPG
ML63 AMG 6.3L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 11 15 12 MPG

2010 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class: engines & MPG

The 2010 ML-Class was EPA-rated in 5 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
ML450 Hybrid 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium 21 24 22 MPG
ML350 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 16 21 18 MPG
ML350 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 15 20 17 MPG
ML550 4matic 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 13 18 15 MPG
ML63 AMG 6.3L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 11 15 12 MPG

2009 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class: engines & MPG

The 2009 ML-Class was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
ML350 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 16 21 18 MPG
ML350 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 15 20 17 MPG
ML550 4matic 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 13 18 15 MPG
ML63 AMG 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic (S7) Premium 11 15 12 MPG

2008 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class: engines & MPG

The 2008 ML-Class was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
ML320 CDI 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Diesel 18 24 21 MPG
ML350 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 15 20 17 MPG
ML550 4matic 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 13 18 15 MPG
ML63 AMG 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic (S7) Premium 11 14 12 MPG

2007 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class: engines & MPG

The 2007 ML-Class was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
ML320 CDI 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Diesel 19 24 21 MPG
ML350 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 15 20 17 MPG
ML500 4matic 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 13 17 14 MPG
ML63 AMG 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic (S7) Premium 11 14 12 MPG

2006 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class: engines & MPG

The 2006 ML-Class was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
ML350 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 14 19 16 MPG
ML500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 13 17 14 MPG

2005 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class: engines & MPG

The 2005 ML-Class was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.7L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
ML350 3.7L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 17 15 MPG
ML500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 13 16 14 MPG

2004 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class: engines & MPG

The 2004 ML-Class was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.7L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
ML350 3.7L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 17 15 MPG
ML500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 13 16 14 MPG

2003 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class: engines & MPG

The 2003 ML-Class was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.7L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
ML350 3.7L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 17 15 MPG
ML320 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 17 15 MPG
ML55 AMG 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 13 17 14 MPG
ML500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 13 16 14 MPG

2002 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class: engines & MPG

The 2002 ML-Class was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.2L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
ML320 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 17 15 MPG
ML500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 13 16 14 MPG
ML55 AMG 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 12 16 14 MPG

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class: engines & MPG

The 2001 ML-Class was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.2L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
ML320 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 15 19 17 MPG
ML430 4.3L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 19 16 MPG
ML55 AMG 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 12 16 14 MPG

2000 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class: engines & MPG

The 2000 ML-Class was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.2L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
ML320 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 15 18 16 MPG
ML430 4.3L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 17 15 MPG
ML55 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 12 16 14 MPG

1999 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class: engines & MPG

The 1999 ML-Class was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.2L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
ML320 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 15 19 17 MPG
ML430 4.3L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 17 15 MPG

1998 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class: engines & MPG

The 1998 ML-Class was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
ML320 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 15 20 17 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Mercedes-Benz ML-Class get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the ML-Class range from 15 to 25 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2015 model year.

What engines does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class have?

The 2015 ML-Class was EPA-rated with 2.1L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl engines — see the 2015 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class require premium gas?

Some versions do: EPA lists diesel and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.

Is there a hybrid or electric ML-Class?

Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of July 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Mercedes-Benz ML-Class EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/mercedes-benz/ml-class.

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