Diesel and petrol · 2006–2013

Mercedes-Benz R

MPG, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz R. By the official figures, the 2013 gets 28 mpg, about $2,124 a year in the US.

MPG
28 mpg
2013 official · 8.5 L/100km
A year's gas
$2,124
at today's prices in the US
Seats
7

What a R costs to run

At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United States$4.35/gal petrol$15.73 per 100 miles$2,124
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$24.99 per 100 km$2,749
Australia$2.42/L petrol$20.54 per 100 km$2,279
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£23.86 per 100 miles£1,670

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
2013Diesel8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2012Petrol8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2012Diesel8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2011Diesel8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2010Diesel9.3 L/100km31 mpg25 mpg—
2009Diesel9.5 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2007Diesel9.2 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2006Diesel8.9 L/100km32 mpg26 mpg—
2006Petrol13.0 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—

Mercedes-Benz R questions

What MPG does the Mercedes-Benz R get?

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz R gets 28 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (8.5 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Mercedes-Benz R cost to run a year in the US?

About $2,124 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.

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