2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500.

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500 runs on premium gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD 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 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500 is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500 Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500 gets up to 13 miles per gallon in the city, and 17 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500 is 14 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500 is $5,300 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 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $15,000 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500 Consume?

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500 will consume roughly 21 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 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500.

City MPG 13
Highway MPG 17
Combined MPG 14
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $15,000
Fuel Cost $5,300
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 21
Drive 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic 7-spd
Vehicle Class Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Related Mercedes-Benz Models from 2006

If you're interested in other Mercedes-Benz models from 2006, 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.

Model Combined MPG
CLK350 (Cabriolet) 19
C55 AMG 17
S430 19
C230 21
CL65 AMG 14
S600 13
G55 AMG 12
E55 AMG (wagon) 15
E55 AMG 16
SL500 17
SLK350 19
SLK280 20
R350 16
S55 AMG 16
S500 17
R500 14
C230 22
SLR 13
E350 20
E350 (wagon) 19

Disclaimer

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