adam28

Hey guys. My mother is looking for an S550 but there is a great deal on a S600 and I am just wondering for people that own one is the gas mileage around 11/17 or worse? If true, it seems like a no brainier considering that a S550 only gets 14/21.

Also, what are the concerns should someone worry about purchasing a S600 over a S550?

I would greatly appreciate everyone's feedback.

Corsa9000

Well, for most S550 or S600 buyers, the MPG is the least of their concerns. The S550 is rated at 14/21, she will probably average 15 MPG, the S600 is rated at 11/17 and 13 MPG is very likely.

Red Marko

That's why this forum is so much fun! Lots of info+

I'm getting around 7-11 mpg in heavy/moderate Manhattan traffic, 19-20+ mpg on I-78.
My average right now reads 17.8 mpg (after last 8,000 miles reset).
I think it's not bad for V12TT and my frequent toying with other cars on the freeway.

epasc

When I drive my parents' S600 I get around 16 on the highway.

In my S550 I get about 23 on the highway.

emilner

I am averaging 16 mpg on LI roads and 25 on the highway at 75 (S550)...

emilner

Nice to see you back!!

(will get back to you soon on the PA trip, seems the wife and I are like ships passing in the night lately, way too busy!!)

Red Marko

adam28

Thank you all for the feedback I greatly appreciate it.

Sathinas

Tae about 10% off that. I've noticed the fuel economy computer is very, very generous.

cjf_moraga

Thats a w220, but is it a S600?

I have managed to wind my w21 S600 up to 21.9 mpg on the freeway and have got down as low as a miserable 9 mpg crawling endlessly uphill in traffic on CA 24. Generally I am averaging around 15 to 16 mpg mixed city and freeway. Actually not too bad I think for a 5.5 liter V12 though I am not a particularly heavy footed driver.

Chris

CarboyS

That's an S65 AMG.

Nira_Lim

In my S550 Im getting about 14MPG in moderate traffic and about 23MPG on the highway.