2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E550.

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 gets up to 15 miles per gallon in the city, and 22 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 is 17 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E550?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 is $4,350 per year.

That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

If you were to compare a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $10,250 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 Consume?

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 will consume roughly 18 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E550.

City MPG15
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $10,250
Fuel Cost$4,350
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum18
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5.5
TransmissionAutomatic 7-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Mercedes-Benz Models from 2008

If you're interested in other Mercedes-Benz models from 2008, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

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  • "2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/e550/2008.

  • "2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/e550/2008. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/e550/2008.