Mercedes-Benz 500SEL: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Mercedes-Benz 500SEL across 3 model years, from the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL through the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL. The most recent 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL returns 13 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL at 14 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Mercedes-Benz 500SEL page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Mercedes-Benz 500SEL. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL | 13 MPG | 12 MPG | 16 MPG | $5,300 |
| 1985 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL | 14 MPG | 13 MPG | 15 MPG | $4,300 |
| 1984 | 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL | 13 MPG | 12 MPG | 15 MPG | $4,600 |
How the Mercedes-Benz 500SEL compares against the Large Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Mercedes-Benz 500SEL against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Large Cars class for the 1993 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.