Mercedes-Benz ML350
20 MPG The 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 is EPA-rated at 20 MPG combined (18 city / 23 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 750 gallons, $2400 a year in fuel, or $0.160 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2003–2015 run it averages 17.4 MPG, improving by 5 MPG over 10 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.125 | $1250 | $1875 | $2500 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.150 | $1500 | $2250 | $3000 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.160 | $1600 | $2400 | $3200 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.175 | $1750 | $2625 | $3500 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.225 | $2250 | $3375 | $4500 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 20 MPG | 18 | 23 | $3850 | 440 | 1 |
| 2014 | 20 MPG | 18 | 23 | $3850 | 440 | 1 |
| 2013 | 20 MPG | 18 | 23 | $3850 | 444 | 1 |
| 2011 | 17 MPG | 16 | 21 | $4550 | 523 | 1 |
| 2010 | 18 MPG | 16 | 21 | $4300 | 494 | 1 |
| 2009 | 18 MPG | 16 | 21 | $4300 | 494 | 1 |
| 2006 | 16 MPG | 14 | 19 | $4800 | 555 | 1 |
| 2005 | 15 MPG | 14 | 17 | $5150 | 592 | 1 |
| 2004 | 15 MPG | 14 | 17 | $5150 | 592 | 1 |
| 2003 | 15 MPG | 14 | 17 | $5150 | 592 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 97 sport utility vehicle - 4wd models tracked here, the Mercedes-Benz ML350 ranks 30 on current figures, against a class average of 18.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Honda Element 4WD (20.5), Kia Sorento 4WD (20.5), Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4matic (20.5), Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 4WD (21), Chevrolet Tracker 4WD Convertible (21).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 440 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.6 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Mercedes-Benz ML350 get?
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 is rated at 20 MPG combined by the EPA — 18 city and 23 highway. Across all 10 model years in the database it averages 17.4 MPG, ranging from 15 to 20 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz ML350 cost in fuel per year?
At 20 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 750 gallons — roughly $2400 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.160 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2015 model is $3850.
Has the Mercedes-Benz ML350 become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 15 MPG in 2003 to 20 in 2015 — an improvement of 5 MPG, or 33% across 10 model years.
Is the Mercedes-Benz ML350 efficient for its class?
It ranks 30 of 97 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.5 MPG. That is 1.5 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.