- Newest year: 2002
- Gas
- Midsize cars
2000-2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 17–21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class at a glance
The 2000-2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class covers 3 model years in the EPA database (21 configurations in all), rated 17–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $3,830 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the E320 3.2L 6-cyl RWD (21 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001 and 2002.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class by model year
What the 2002 E320 3.2L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$319
$3,830 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.38
Per 100 miles
$25.53
Five years
$19,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$390more a year
Class median $3,440 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,830.
Gas configurations (7)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E320 (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
| E320 4Matic | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
| E320 (Wagon) | 3.2L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
| E320 4Matic (Wagon) | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
| E430 | 4.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
| E430 4Matic | 4.3L 8-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 18 | $4,460 |
| E55 AMG | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
7 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MPG
18–21 MPG · $3,830–$4,460/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,830.
Gas configurations (7)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E320 (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
| E320 4Matic | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
| E320 (Wagon) | 3.2L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
| E320 4Matic (Wagon) | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
| E430 | 4.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,230 |
| E430 4Matic | 4.3L 8-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $4,460 |
Show 0 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E55 AMG | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
7 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MPG
17–21 MPG · $3,830–$4,730/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (7)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E320 (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,830 |
| E320 4Matic | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,830 |
| E320 (Wagon) | 3.2L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
| E320 4Matic (Wagon) | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
| E430 | 4.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
| E430 4Matic | 4.3L 8-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $4,460 |
Show 0 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E55 AMG | 5.5L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,730 |
7 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the E320 3.2L 6-cyl RWD: $4,560 in California and $3,320 in Texas, a $1,240 difference.
- California $4,560
- Washington $4,290
- New York $3,780
- Florida $3,490
- Texas $3,320
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (W210)
- 2003-2009 (W211)
- 2010-2016 (W212)
- 2017-2023 (W213)
- 2024-2027* (W214)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class get?
EPA rates the 2000-2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class at 17–21 MPG combined across 21 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 E320 3.2L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 21 MPG (18 city, 26 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
Every model year of the 2000-2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class tops out at 21 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001 and 2002.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the E320 3.2L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,830 a year. Across all 7 configurations the cost runs $3,830–$4,460 a year. That is a $630 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 100 miles?
About $25.53 per 100 miles for the E320 3.2L 6-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $25.53 and $29.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The E320 3.2L 6-cyl RWD is rated 18 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class compare with other midsize car configurations?
The E320 3.2L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,830 a year to fuel, $390 more than the class median of $3,440, and less than 4 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 97 rated midsize car configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class different from the 2001 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,830. EPA lists 7 configurations for 2002 against 7 configurations for 2001. See the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class for that year.