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).

Most efficient year202326 MPG combined
Latest (2023)26 MPG$2,279/yr to fuel
First rated (1994)19 MPG$3,118/yr at today's prices
Model years rated30225 configurations

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

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / 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

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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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.

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