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

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Mercedes-Benz S-Class model year from 1994 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the S-Class has been offered with 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, 3.0L 4-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2017 (up to 26 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2026 20–23 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl $144,865 513 listings
2025 20–24 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl $136,515 105 listings
2024 21–24 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl $94,419 16 listings
2023 18–23 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl $77,999 268 listings
2022 18–24 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl $66,990 102 listings
2021 19–24 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl $63,900 31 listings
2020 19–23 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl $39,985 21 listings
2019 20–23 MPG 3.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl $39,995 20 listings
2018 20–22 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl $36,987 31 listings
2017 16–26 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl $31,695 25 listings
2016 16–26 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl $26,480 114 listings
2015 15–26 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl $24,995 294 listings
2014 18–20 MPG 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl
2013 14–21 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl
2012 14–21 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl
2011 14–21 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl
2010 13–21 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.3L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl
2009 13–17 MPG 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl
2008 13–16 MPG 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl
2007 13–17 MPG 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl
2006 13–19 MPG 4.3L 8-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl
2005 13–19 MPG 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl
2004 13–19 MPG 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl
2003 14–18 MPG 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl
2002 16–18 MPG 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 12-cyl
2001 16–18 MPG 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 12-cyl
2000 17–18 MPG 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl
1999 13–18 MPG 3.2L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl
1998 13–18 MPG 3.2L 6-cyl, 5.0L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl
1997 14–18 MPG 3.2L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl
1996 14–18 MPG 3.2L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl
1995 13–21 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl
1994 13–21 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl

2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 2026 S-Class was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $144,865 on VehiSales (513 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S500 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 20 29 23 MPG
S580 4matic Maybach 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 16 27 20 MPG
S580 4matic 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 17 27 20 MPG

2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 2025 S-Class was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 24 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $136,515 on VehiSales (105 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S500 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 21 31 24 MPG
S580e 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 20 29 23 MPG · 42 MPGe on electricity · 470 mi range
S580 4matic Maybach 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 16 27 20 MPG
S580 4matic 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 17 25 20 MPG

2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 2024 S-Class was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $94,419 on VehiSales (16 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S500 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 21 31 24 MPG
S580 4matic Maybach 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 18 26 21 MPG
S580 4matic 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 18 27 21 MPG

2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 2023 S-Class was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 23 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $77,999 on VehiSales (268 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S580e 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 20 29 23 MPG · 41 MPGe on electricity · 470 mi range
S500 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 20 28 23 MPG
S580 4matic 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 16 25 19 MPG
S580 4matic Maybach 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 15 25 18 MPG

2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 2022 S-Class was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 24 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $66,990 on VehiSales (102 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S500 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 21 30 24 MPG
S580 4matic 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 16 25 19 MPG
S580 4matic Maybach 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 15 24 18 MPG

2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 2021 S-Class was EPA-rated in 5 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $63,900 on VehiSales (31 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S500 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 20 29 24 MPG
S580 4matic 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 17 25 20 MPG
S560 4matic Coupe 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 16 26 20 MPG
S560 Convertible 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 16 26 20 MPG
S580 4matic Maybach 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 16 24 19 MPG

2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 2020 S-Class was EPA-rated in 8 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $39,985 on VehiSales (21 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S560e 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 21 26 23 MPG · 33 MPGe on electricity · 510 mi range
S450 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 18 28 22 MPG
S450 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 19 28 22 MPG
S560 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 17 27 21 MPG
S560 4matic 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 17 27 21 MPG
S560 4matic Coupe 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 17 26 20 MPG
S560 Convertible 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 17 26 20 MPG
S560 4matic Maybach 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 16 25 19 MPG

2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 2019 S-Class was EPA-rated in 7 versions (3.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $39,995 on VehiSales (20 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S560e 3.0L 4-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 21 26 23 MPG · 33 MPGe on electricity · 510 mi range
S450 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 18 28 22 MPG
S450 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 19 28 22 MPG
S560 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 17 27 21 MPG
S560 4matic 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 17 27 21 MPG
S560 Convertible 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 17 26 20 MPG
S560 4matic Coupe 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 17 26 20 MPG

2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 2018 S-Class was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $36,987 on VehiSales (31 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S450 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 18 28 22 MPG
S450 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 19 28 22 MPG
S560 4matic 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 17 27 21 MPG
S560 4matic Coupe 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 17 27 21 MPG
S560 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 17 27 21 MPG
S560 Convertible 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 17 26 20 MPG

2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 2017 S-Class was EPA-rated in 8 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 26 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $31,695 on VehiSales (25 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S550e 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 24 30 26 MPG · 31 MPGe on electricity · 450 mi range
S550 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 18 26 21 MPG
S550 4matic Coupe 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 17 25 20 MPG
S550 4matic 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 16 25 20 MPG
S550 Convertible 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 17 25 20 MPG
S600 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 13 22 16 MPG
S65 AMG Coupe 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 13 21 16 MPG
S65 AMG Convertible 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 14 21 16 MPG

2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 2016 S-Class was EPA-rated in 5 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 26 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $26,480 on VehiSales (114 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S550e 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 24 30 26 MPG · 31 MPGe on electricity · 450 mi range
S550 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 17 26 20 MPG
S550 4matic Coupe 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 16 24 19 MPG
S550 4matic 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 16 26 19 MPG
S600 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 14 21 16 MPG

2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 2015 S-Class was EPA-rated in 9 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 26 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $24,995 on VehiSales (294 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S550e 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 24 30 26 MPG · 31 MPGe on electricity · 450 mi range
S550 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 17 26 20 MPG
S550 4matic Coupe 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 16 24 19 MPG
S550 4matic 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 16 26 19 MPG
S63 AMG 4matic Coupe 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 15 23 18 MPG
S63 AMG 4matic 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 15 23 18 MPG
S600 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 13 21 16 MPG
S65 AMG 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 13 20 15 MPG
S65 AMG Coupe 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 13 20 15 MPG

2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 2014 S-Class was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S550 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 17 26 20 MPG
S550 4matic 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 16 26 19 MPG
S63 AMG 4matic 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 15 23 18 MPG

2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 2013 S-Class was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S400 Hybrid 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 19 25 21 MPG
S550 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 15 25 19 MPG
S550 4matic 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 15 24 18 MPG
S63 AMG 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 15 23 18 MPG
S65 AMG 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 12 19 15 MPG
S600 5.5L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 12 19 14 MPG

2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 2012 S-Class was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S400 Hybrid 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 19 25 21 MPG
S550 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 15 25 19 MPG
S63 AMG 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 15 23 18 MPG
S550 4matic 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 15 24 18 MPG
S65 AMG 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 12 19 15 MPG
S600 5.5L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 12 19 14 MPG

2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 2011 S-Class was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S400 Hybrid 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 19 25 21 MPG
S63 AMG 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 15 22 18 MPG
S550 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 15 23 18 MPG
S550 4matic 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 14 21 17 MPG
S65 AMG 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 12 19 14 MPG
S600 5.5L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 12 19 14 MPG

2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 2010 S-Class was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.3L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S400 Hybrid 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 19 25 21 MPG
S550 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 15 23 18 MPG
S550 4matic 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 14 21 17 MPG
S63 AMG 6.3L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 11 18 14 MPG
S600 5.5L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 11 17 13 MPG
S65 AMG 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 11 17 13 MPG

2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 2009 S-Class was EPA-rated in 5 versions (5.5L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S550 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 14 22 17 MPG
S550 4matic 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 14 21 17 MPG
S63 AMG 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic (S7) Premium 11 17 13 MPG
S600 5.5L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 11 17 13 MPG
S65 AMG 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 11 17 13 MPG

2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 2008 S-Class was EPA-rated in 5 versions (5.5L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S550 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 14 21 16 MPG
S550 4matic 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 14 20 16 MPG
S65 AMG 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 11 17 13 MPG
S600 5.5L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 11 17 13 MPG
S63 AMG 6.2L 8-cyl Automatic (S7) Premium 11 17 13 MPG

2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 2007 S-Class was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.5L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S550 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 14 22 17 MPG
S550 4matic 5.5L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 14 21 16 MPG
S65 AMG 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 11 18 14 MPG
S600 5.5L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 11 17 13 MPG

2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 2006 S-Class was EPA-rated in 8 versions (4.3L 8-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S430 4.3L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 16 24 19 MPG
S350 3.7L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 16 23 18 MPG
S500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 14 22 17 MPG
S430 4matic 4.3L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 15 21 17 MPG
S500 4matic 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 20 16 MPG
S55 AMG 5.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 13 20 16 MPG
S65 AMG 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 11 18 14 MPG
S600 5.5L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 11 17 13 MPG

2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 2005 S-Class was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.3L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S430 4.3L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 16 24 19 MPG
S500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 14 22 17 MPG
S430 4matic 4.3L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 15 21 17 MPG
S500 4matic 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 20 16 MPG
S55 AMG 5.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 13 20 15 MPG
S600 5.5L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 11 17 13 MPG

2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 2004 S-Class was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.3L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S430 4.3L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 16 24 19 MPG
S430 4matic 4.3L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 15 21 17 MPG
S500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 14 22 17 MPG
S500 4matic 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 20 16 MPG
S55 AMG 5.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 13 19 15 MPG
S600 5.5L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 11 17 13 MPG

2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 2003 S-Class was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.3L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S430 4.3L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 15 22 18 MPG
S430 4matic 4.3L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 15 20 17 MPG
S500 4matic 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 19 16 MPG
S500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 20 16 MPG
S55 AMG 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 13 20 15 MPG
S600 5.5L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 12 17 14 MPG

2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 2002 S-Class was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.3L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S430 4.3L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 15 22 18 MPG
S55 AMG 5.4L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 20 17 MPG
S500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 21 17 MPG
S600 5.8L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 13 21 16 MPG

2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 2001 S-Class was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.3L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S430 4.3L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 16 23 18 MPG
S55 AMG 5.4L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 20 17 MPG
S500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 21 17 MPG
S600 5.8L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 21 16 MPG

2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 2000 S-Class was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.3L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S430 4.3L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 15 22 18 MPG
S500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 15 21 17 MPG

1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 1999 S-Class was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.2L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S320 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 15 22 18 MPG
S500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 13 20 16 MPG
S420 4.2L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 20 16 MPG
S600 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 11 17 13 MPG

1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 1998 S-Class was EPA-rated in 5 versions (3.2L 6-cyl, 5.0L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S320 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 15 22 18 MPG
S320 5.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 15 22 18 MPG
S420 4.2L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 20 16 MPG
S500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 13 20 16 MPG
S600 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 11 17 13 MPG

1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 1997 S-Class was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.2L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S320 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 15 22 18 MPG
S500 Coupe 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 20 16 MPG
S500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 19 16 MPG
S420 4.2L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 20 16 MPG
S600 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 11 17 14 MPG
S600 Coupe 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 11 18 14 MPG

1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 1996 S-Class was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.2L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S320 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 15 22 18 MPG
S500 Coupe 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 20 16 MPG
S500 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 19 16 MPG
S420 4.2L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 14 20 16 MPG
S600 Coupe 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 11 19 14 MPG
S600 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 11 17 14 MPG

1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 1995 S-Class was EPA-rated in 7 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S350 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Diesel 19 26 21 MPG
S320 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 15 22 18 MPG
S420 4.2L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 14 19 16 MPG
S500 Sedan 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 14 18 15 MPG
S500 Coupe 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 13 18 15 MPG
S600 Sedan 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 11 15 13 MPG
S600 Coupe 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 11 16 13 MPG

1994 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: engines & MPG

The 1994 S-Class was EPA-rated in 7 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S350D 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Diesel 19 26 21 MPG
S320 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 15 22 18 MPG
S420 4.2L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 14 18 15 MPG
S500 Sedan 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 12 17 14 MPG
S500 Coupe 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 13 18 14 MPG
S600 Sedan 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 11 15 13 MPG
S600 Coupe 6.0L 12-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 11 16 13 MPG

Frequently asked questions

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

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the S-Class range from 16 to 26 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2017 model year.

What engines does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class have?

The 2026 S-Class was EPA-rated with 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

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

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

Is there a hybrid or electric S-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 S-Class EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/mercedes-benz/s-class.

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