The Lemon Index
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Every year. EPA numbers across the versions sold that year.
| Year | MPG | Fuel / yr | Engine | Guzzler tax | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14–22 | $3,600–5,700 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid | Yes | 0 |
| 2024 | 16–21 | $3,800–5,000 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl · hybrid | Yes | 0 |
| 2023 | 17–21 | $3,800–4,700 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl · hybrid | Yes | 0 |
| 2022 | 21 | $3,800 | 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid | — | 0 |
| 2021 | 16–22 | $3,600–5,000 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl · hybrid | Yes | 0 |
| 2020 | 17–21 | $3,800–4,700 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl · hybrid | Yes | 0 |
| 2019 | 17–21 | $3,800–4,700 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl · hybrid | Yes | 0 |
| 2018 | 17–18 | $4,400–4,700 | 4.0L 8-cyl | Yes | 1 |
| 2017 | 18 | $4,400 | 4.0L 8-cyl | — | 5 |
| 2016 | 18 | $4,400 | 4.0L 8-cyl | — | 3 |
| 2015 | 15 | $5,300 | 6.2L 8-cyl | Yes | 0 |
| 2014 | 14–15 | $5,300–5,700 | 6.2L 8-cyl | Yes | 0 |
| 2013 | 15 | $5,300 | 6.2L 8-cyl | Yes | 0 |
| 2012 | 16 | $5,000 | 6.2L 8-cyl | Yes | 0 |
| 2011 | 16 | $5,000 | 6.2L 8-cyl | Yes | 0 |
EPA yearly fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles at national average prices. The gas-guzzler tax is a federal tax paid on new cars that use a lot of fuel.
Recalls 7
- Power Train 2017 model · 21V478000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 AMG GT vehicles. The bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the flange may be insufficient, which could result in driveshaft separation.…
- Electrical System 2017 model · 21V058000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class v…
- Communication 2017 model · 19V787000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying a…
- Power Train 2017 model · 19V457000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 AMG GTS and 2017 AMG GT vehicles. The bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the engine/transmission flange may be insufficient, causing the driveshaft to se…
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- Electrical System 2016 model · 17V177000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles,…
- Air Bags 2018 model · 17V818000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 AMG GT & AMG GT-C Roadster and 2018 AMG GT-S & GT Roadster vehicles equipped with AMG Performance Seats. The passenger occupant classification system (OCS) might not functi…
- Power Train 2016 model · 16V308000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 AMG GT S vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015 to July 24, 2015. In affected vehicles, the adhesive bond between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the rear flange may…
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov and NHTSA recalls. 0–60 and top-speed specs coming soon. Every supercar
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