What MPG is a ML500 likely to get, ML 430?

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What year ML500?? there are 2 different versions. The 2002-2005 W163, The 2006-09 W164 chassis.

Most common reports (complaints) are 12-14 city!

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430:

14-15 pure city short trip
15-17 mixed
17-20 highway depending on speed

Tire pressure, spark plugs, and sensor conditions can all have significant influence in mileage. So can the right foot.