Petrol · 2006–2015

Mercedes-Benz S550

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz S550. By the official figures, the 2015 uses 9.5 L/100km: 30 mpg UK, 25 mpg US.

Fuel use
9.5 L/100km
2015 official
UK mpg
30 mpg
US mpg
25 mpg
Seats
5

What a S550 costs to run

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

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$27.93 per 100 km$3,072
Australia$2.41/L petrol$22.93 per 100 km$2,546
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£26.66 per 100 miles£1,866
United States$4.35/gal petrol$17.58 per 100 miles$2,374

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
2015Petrol9.5 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2014Petrol9.5 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2013Petrol10.4 L/100km27 mpg23 mpg—
2012Petrol10.8 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2011Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2010Petrol12.1 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2009Petrol14.9 L/100km19 mpg16 mpg—
2008Petrol14.9 L/100km19 mpg16 mpg—
2007Petrol14.7 L/100km19 mpg16 mpg—
2006Petrol14.1 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—

Mercedes-Benz S550 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz S550?

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 uses 9.5 L/100km by its official figures: 30 mpg in UK gallons and 25 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Mercedes-Benz S550 cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,072 in New Zealand, $2,546 in Australia, £1,866 in United Kingdom, $2,374 in United States.

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