Petrol · 1981–2017

Mercedes-Benz 500

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz 500. By the official figures, the 2016 uses 8.7 L/100km.

Fuel use
8.7 L/100km
2016 official
Seats
5

What a 500 costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Canada first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$25.43 per 100 km$2,797
Australia$2.42/L petrol$20.90 per 100 km$2,320
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£24.28 per 100 miles£1,699
United States$4.35/gal petrol$16.01 per 100 miles$2,161

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2017Petrol8.8 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2016Petrol8.7 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2015Petrol9.0 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2014Petrol9.7 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2013Petrol10.6 L/100km27 mpg22 mpg—
2012Petrol9.2 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2011Petrol10.3 L/100km27 mpg23 mpg—
2010Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2009Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2008Petrol11.9 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2007Petrol13.3 L/100km21 mpg18 mpg—
2006Petrol14.1 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2005Petrol13.4 L/100km21 mpg18 mpg—
2004Petrol13.0 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2003Petrol12.9 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2002Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2001Petrol14.1 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
1998Petrol15.4 L/100km18 mpg15 mpg—
1993Petrol18.1 L/100km16 mpg13 mpg—
1992Petrol21.4 L/100km13 mpg11 mpg—
1991Petrol18.1 L/100km16 mpg13 mpg—
1990Petrol16.8 L/100km17 mpg14 mpg—
1985Petrol16.8 L/100km17 mpg14 mpg—
1984Petrol18.1 L/100km16 mpg13 mpg—

Mercedes-Benz 500 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz 500?

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz 500 uses 8.7 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Mercedes-Benz 500 cost to run a year in Canada?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,797 in New Zealand, $2,320 in Australia, £1,699 in United Kingdom, $2,161 in United States.

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