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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).

Most efficient year200627 MPG combined
Latest (2009)26 MPG$2,135/yr to fuel
First rated (1995)25 MPG$2,220/yr at today's prices
Model years rated1010 configurations

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

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / 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.

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