Mercedes-Benz · 1994–2023 · Gas / Flex-fuel
Mercedes-Benz E-Class MPG by year
The EPA has rated 30 model years of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, from 1994 to 2023. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2023, at 26 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2023 model is 37% more efficient than the best 1994 model (26 vs. 19 MPG). The 2023 model is 4% less efficient than the median midsize car that year (26 vs. 27 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- E-Class, 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 model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 19 |
23 / 31 | 27 | — | 3 | $2,279 |
| 2022 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 24 |
23 / 31 | 27.5 | — | 2 | $2,279 |
| 2021 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 18 |
22 / 31 | 28 | — | 3 | $2,370 |
| 2020 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 18 |
23 / 32 | 28 | — | 8 | $2,279 |
| 2019 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 18 |
21 / 30 | 28 | — | 8 | $2,370 |
| 2018 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 18 |
22 / 30 | 28 | — | 9 | $2,370 |
| 2017 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 20 |
22 / 30 | 24 | — | 8 | $2,370 |
| 2016 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 18 |
20 / 29 | 28 | — | 14 | $2,576 |
| 2015 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 18 |
20 / 28 | 27.5 | — | 15 | $2,576 |
| 2014 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 17 |
20 / 30 | 28 | — | 18 | $2,469 |
| 2013 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 18 |
19 / 29 | 23 | — | 17 | $2,576 |
| 2012 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 18 |
20 / 30 | 23 | — | 12 | $2,576 |
| 2011 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 15 |
17 / 25 | 23 | — | 8 | $2,962 |
| 2010 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 15 |
18 / 26 | 22 | — | 7 | $2,821 |
| 2009 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 15 |
17 / 24 | 22 | — | 7 | $3,118 |
| 2008 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 14 |
17 / 24 | 22 | — | 7 | $3,118 |
| 2007 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 14 |
17 / 24 | 22 | — | 7 | $3,118 |
| 2006 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 15 |
17 / 25 | 21 | — | 9 | $2,962 |
| 2005 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 15 |
18 / 26 | 21 | — | 8 | $2,962 |
| 2004 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 15 |
17 / 24 | 21 | — | 8 | $2,962 |
| 2003 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 15 |
17 / 24 | 21 | — | 5 | $2,962 |
| 2002 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
18 / 26 | 20.5 | — | 6 | $2,821 |
| 2001 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
18 / 26 | 20 | — | 7 | $2,821 |
| 2000 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 17 |
18 / 27 | 20 | — | 7 | $2,821 |
| 1999 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 17 |
18 / 27 | 20 | — | 6 | $2,821 |
| 1998 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
18 / 26 | 21 | — | 4 | $2,821 |
| 1997 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 18 |
18 / 25 | 20 | — | 2 | $2,962 |
| 1996 | Gas | 19 MPG | 17 / 24 | 24 | — | 1 | $3,118 |
| 1995 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 18 |
18 / 24 | 22 | — | 4 | $2,962 |
| 1994 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 16 |
17 / 23 | 23.5 | — | 5 | $3,118 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz E-Class year has the best fuel economy?
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, rated up to 26 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $2,279 a year.
Which Mercedes-Benz E-Class year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1994 model, whose most efficient version is rated 19 MPG combined (about $3,118 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is rated up to 26 MPG combined.