Makes Mercedes-BenzE-Class

Mercedes-Benz E-Class MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 28 MPG combined in 2025–2026, the hybrid E350. Its weakest year peaked at 19 MPG (1994).

lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over

535.7 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the E350. Put it next to its 1994 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has EPA ratings for 33 model years, 1994–2026, most often among midsize cars. In 1994 even its most efficient version shared the lowest rating of 16 midsize-large station wagons; it sat in its class's bottom five in nine model years. Its best version ranked second of 44 midsize cars in 2006, behind the class leader, the Toyota Prius, and it placed in its class top five in five model years.

No other nameplate has as many rated years among midsize station wagons, a class that has held 41 names on this site; the Audi A6 comes next with 19. The first diesel version of the E-Class arrived in 1995, when 2 of 170 cars offered one.

Among 26 midsize cars, 2026

The E-Class placed 13th (tied). The class leader was the Toyota Prius at 57 MPG. The next higher rating, 29 MPG, belongs to the Mazda 3.

The E-Class, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1994–9822nd of 43compact cars

1999–03tenth of 45midsize cars

2004–08seventh of 44midsize cars

2009–1327th of 46midsize cars

2014–1838th of 53midsize cars

2019–2335th of 49midsize cars

2024–2613th of 24midsize cars

Where the engine list turned over

2007
New: 3.0-liter 6-cylinder diesel, 5.5-liter 8-cylinder, 6.2-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 27 → 26 MPG.
2017
New: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 23 → 25 MPG.
2024
New: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder hybrid. Best rating 26 → 27 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

Gasoline
Rated in 1994–2023.
Diesel
Rated in 1995–1999 and 2005–2009.
Flex-fuel
Rated in 2012–2016.
Hybrid
Rated in 2013–2015 and 2019–2026.
Plug-in hybrid
Rated in 2025–2026.

All 33 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
2026	E350 hybrid	28	25 / 33	22	6
2025	E350 hybrid	28	25 / 33	23	5
2024	E350 4matic hybrid	27	24 / 33	25	3
2023	E350	26	23 / 31	19	13
2022	E350	26	23 / 31	22	11
2021	E450 4matic hybrid	26	23 / 31	18	13
2020	E350	26	23 / 32	18	13
2019	E300	25	21 / 30	18	13
2018	E300	25	22 / 30	18	11
2017	E300	25	22 / 30	20	9
2016	E350 flex-fuel	23	20 / 29	18	16
2015	E400 Hybrid hybrid	25	24 / 29	18	19
2014	E400 Hybrid hybrid	26	24 / 30	17	25
2013	E400 Hybrid hybrid	26	24 / 30	18	21
2012	E350	23	20 / 30	18	14
2011	E350	20	17 / 26	15	10
2010	E350	21	18 / 26	15	7
2009	E320 Bluetec diesel	26	23 / 32	15	8
2007–2008	E320 Bluetec diesel	26	23 / 32	14	8
2005–2006	E320 Cdi diesel	27	23 / 33	15	10
2004	E320	20	17 / 24	15	9
2003	E320	20	17 / 25	15	5
2001–2002	E320	21	18 / 26	18	7
2000	E320	21	18 / 27	17	7
1999	E300 Turbodiesel diesel	26	23 / 32	17	7
1998	E300 Turbodiesel diesel	26	23 / 31	20	5
1997	E300 Diesel diesel	26	23 / 30	18	3
1996	E300 Diesel diesel	27	24 / 32	19	2
1995	E300 Diesel diesel	25	23 / 29	18	6
1994	E320 Coupe	19	17 / 23	16	6

Version names in the EPA list: AMG E43 4matic, AMG E53 4matic Plus, AMG E53 4matic Plus Convertible, AMG E53 4matic Plus Coupe, AMG E53 Hybrid 4matic Plus, AMG E53 Hybrid 4matic Plus (station wagon), AMG E63 4matic, AMG E63 S 4matic, AMG E63 S 4matic (wagon), AMG E63 S 4matic Plus, AMG E63 S 4matic Plus (SW), AMG E63 S 4matic Plus (wagon), E300, E300 4matic, E300 Diesel, E300 Turbodiesel, E320, E320 (Wagon), E320 4Matic, E320 4matic, E320 4Matic (Wagon), E320 4matic (Wagon), E320 Bluetec, E320 Cdi, E320 Convertible, E320 Coupe, E320 Sedan, E320 Sedan 4Matic, E320 Wagon, E320 Wagon 4Matic, E350, E350 (wagon), E350 4Matic, E350 4matic, E350 4matic (wagon), E350 4matic Coupe, E350 Convertible, E350 Coupe, E400, E400 4matic.

Same class, 2026

Toyota Prius57 MPG Mazda 329 MPG Volvo S9028 MPG BMW M14 MPG