Mercedes Benz R Class MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Mercedes Benz R Class model year from 2006 to 2013 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the R Class has been offered with 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 2008 (up to 21 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Mercedes Benz R Class fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined MPG | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 18 | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 18 | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 16 | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 16 | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 16 | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 16–21 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 12–21 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 14–16 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
2013 Mercedes Benz R Class: engines & MPG
The 2013 R Class was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R350 4matic | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
2012 Mercedes Benz R Class: engines & MPG
The 2012 R Class was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R350 4matic | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
2011 Mercedes Benz R Class: engines & MPG
The 2011 R Class was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R350 4matic | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
2010 Mercedes Benz R Class: engines & MPG
The 2010 R Class was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R350 4matic | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
2009 Mercedes Benz R Class: engines & MPG
The 2009 R Class was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R350 4matic | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
2008 Mercedes Benz R Class: engines & MPG
The 2008 R Class was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R320 CDI 4matic | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Diesel | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| R350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| R350 4matic | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
2007 Mercedes Benz R Class: engines & MPG
The 2007 R 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R320 CDI 4matic | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Diesel | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| R350 4matic | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| R500 4matic | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 12 | 18 | 14 MPG |
| R63 AMG | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S7) | Premium | 11 | 15 | 12 MPG |
2006 Mercedes Benz R Class: engines & MPG
The 2006 R Class was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| R500 | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Mercedes Benz R Class get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the R Class ranges from 12 to 21 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2008 model year.
What engines does the 2013 Mercedes Benz R Class have?
The 2013 R Class was EPA-rated with 3.5L 6-cyl — see the 2013 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Mercedes Benz R Class require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists premium and diesel depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/mercedes-benz/r-class.
Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.
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