Mercedes-Benz · 1995–2009 · Diesel
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel MPG by year
The EPA has rated 10 model years of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel, from 1995 to 2009. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2006, at 27 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2009 model is 4% more efficient than the best 1995 model (26 vs. 25 MPG). The 2009 model is 18% more efficient than the median midsize car that year (26 vs. 22 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- E-Class Diesel, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every E-Class Diesel model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Diesel | 26 MPG | 23 / 32 | 22 | — | 1 | $2,135 |
| 2008 | Diesel | 26 MPG | 23 / 32 | 22 | — | 1 | $2,135 |
| 2007 | Diesel | 26 MPG | 23 / 32 | 22 | — | 1 | $2,135 |
| 2006 | Diesel | 27 MPG | 23 / 33 | 21 | — | 1 | $2,056 |
| 2005 | Diesel | 27 MPG | 23 / 33 | 21 | — | 1 | $2,056 |
| 1999 | Diesel | 26 MPG | 23 / 32 | 20 | — | 1 | $2,135 |
| 1998 | Diesel | 26 MPG | 23 / 31 | 21 | — | 1 | $2,135 |
| 1997 | Diesel | 26 MPG | 23 / 30 | 20 | — | 1 | $2,135 |
| 1996 | Diesel | 27 MPG | 24 / 32 | 24 | — | 1 | $2,056 |
| 1995 | Diesel | 25 MPG | 23 / 29 | 24 | — | 1 | $2,220 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
Compare E-Class Diesel model years
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel year has the best fuel economy?
The 1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel, rated up to 27 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, that works out to about $2,056 a year.
Which Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1995 model, whose most efficient version is rated 25 MPG combined (about $2,220 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel?
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel is rated up to 26 MPG combined.