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2010-2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MPG & Fuel Cost

7 model years · 15–26 MPG combined

23 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
City
29 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · E400 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD
$3,420

15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2010-2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class at a glance

The 2010-2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class covers 7 model years in the EPA database (112 configurations in all), rated 15–26 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2016, costs about $3,420 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the E400 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD (23 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. The best combined rating in the generation, 26 MPG, was reached in 2013 and 2014.

2010-2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class by model year

2010-2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2016 Gas 18–23 MPG $3,420–$4,540 Ratings changed
2015 Gas, Hybrid 18–25 MPG $3,160–$4,540 Ratings changed
2014 Gas, Hybrid 17–26 MPG $3,040–$4,590 Ratings changed
2013 Gas, Hybrid 18–26 MPG $3,040–$4,420 Ratings changed
2012 Gas 18–23 MPG $3,490–$4,420 Ratings changed
2011 Gas 15–20 MPG $3,990–$5,280 Ratings changed
2010 Gas 15–21 MPG $3,830–$5,360 First year

What the 2016 E400 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive

Per month

$285

$3,420 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$5.70

Per 100 miles

$22.80

Five years

$17,100

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the midsize car median

$540more a year

Class median $2,880 a year, MY2016

Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MPG

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 23 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $3,160 to $3,420, $260 more.

Gas · 3.0L, 3.5L, 4.7L…
Combined
18–23 MPG
Per year
$3,420–$4,540

Gas configurations (16)

2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
E400 (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 20 29 23 $3,420
E400 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 20 29 23 $3,430
E400 Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 20 29 23 $3,430
E350 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd 3.5L 6-cyl RWD 20 29 23 $3,430
E350 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd 3.5L 6-cyl RWD 20 28 23 $3,450
E350 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 7-spd 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD 20 27 23 $3,480
E350 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 7-spd 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD 20 27 23 $3,480
E400 4matic Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 20 28 23 $3,520
E400 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 20 27 22 $3,580
E350 4matic (wagon) 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD 20 26 22 $3,590
Show 6 more configurations
2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+6)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
E550 Coupe4.7L 8-cyl turboRWD182621$3,890
E550 4matic4.7L 8-cyl turbo4WD182421$3,900
E550 Convertible4.7L 8-cyl turboRWD172520$3,990
AMG E63 4matic5.5L 8-cyl turbo4WD162319$4,320
AMG E63 S 4matic5.5L 8-cyl turbo4WD152218$4,540
AMG E63 S 4matic (wagon)5.5L 8-cyl turbo4WD162118$4,540

16 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MPG

18–25 MPG · $3,160–$4,540/yr

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 25 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,040 to $3,160, $120 more.

Gas · 3.0L, 3.5L, 4.7L…
Combined
18–23 MPG
Per year
$3,430–$4,540
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 3.5L
Combined
25 MPG
Per year
$3,160
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (18)

2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
E400 Coupe (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 20 29 23 $3,430
E400 Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 20 29 23 $3,430
E400 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 20 29 23 $3,440
E350 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd 3.5L 6-cyl RWD 20 28 23 $3,450
E350 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd 3.5L 6-cyl RWD 20 28 23 $3,450
E350 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 7-spd 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD 20 27 23 $3,480
Show 8 more configurations
2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+12)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
E350 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 7-spd3.5L 6-cyl4WD202723$3,480
E400 4matic Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turbo4WD202823$3,520
E350 Convertible3.5L 6-cylRWD202823$3,570
E400 4matic3.0L 6-cyl turbo4WD202722$3,580
E350 Coupe3.5L 6-cylRWD192822$3,590
E350 4matic (wagon)3.5L 6-cyl4WD202622$3,590
E400 4matic (station wagon)3.0L 6-cyl turbo4WD192622$3,710
E550 Coupe4.7L 8-cyl turboRWD182621$3,900
E550 Convertible4.7L 8-cyl turboRWD172520$3,990
E63 AMG 4matic5.5L 8-cyl turbo4WD162319$4,320
E63 AMG S 4matic5.5L 8-cyl turbo4WD152218$4,530
E63 AMG S 4matic (wagon)5.5L 8-cyl turbo4WD162118$4,540

18 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

Hybrid configurations (1)

2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
E400 Hybrid (Most efficient) 3.5L 6-cyl RWD 24 28 25 $3,160

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MPG

17–26 MPG · $3,040–$4,590/yr

Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,040.

Gas · 3.5L, 4.7L, 5.5L
Combined
17–24 MPG
Per year
$3,380–$4,590
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 3.5L
Combined
26 MPG
Per year
$3,040
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (24)

2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
E350 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd (Most efficient) 3.5L 6-cyl RWD 20 30 24 $3,380
E350 Coupe 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd 3.5L 6-cyl RWD 20 30 24 $3,380
E350 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd 3.5L 6-cyl RWD 20 29 23 $3,470
E350 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 7-spd 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD 20 28 23 $3,470
E350 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 7-spd 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD 20 27 23 $3,480
E350 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd 3.5L 6-cyl RWD 20 28 23 $3,490
Show 14 more configurations
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+18)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
E350 4matic Coupe 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 7-spd3.5L 6-cyl4WD202823$3,490
E350 Coupe 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd3.5L 6-cylRWD202823$3,500
E350 Coupe 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd3.5L 6-cylRWD202823$3,520
E350 4matic Coupe 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 7-spd3.5L 6-cyl4WD202823$3,550
E350 4matic Coupe 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 7-spd3.5L 6-cyl4WD202823$3,550
E350 Convertible 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd3.5L 6-cylRWD202823$3,570
E350 4matic (wagon)3.5L 6-cyl4WD202622$3,590
E350 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 7-spd3.5L 6-cyl4WD202722$3,610
E350 Convertible 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd3.5L 6-cylRWD192822$3,610
E550 Coupe4.7L 8-cyl turboRWD182621$3,900
E550 4matic4.7L 8-cyl turbo4WD182421$3,910
E550 Convertible4.7L 8-cyl turboRWD172520$4,000
E63 AMG5.5L 8-cyl turboRWD162419$4,310
E63 AMG S5.5L 8-cyl turboRWD162419$4,310
E63 AMG 4matic5.5L 8-cyl turbo4WD162319$4,320
E63 AMG S 4matic5.5L 8-cyl turbo4WD152218$4,530
E63 AMG S 4matic (wagon)5.5L 8-cyl turbo4WD162118$4,540
E63 AMG 4matic (wagon)5.5L 8-cyl turbo4WD152117$4,590

24 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

Hybrid configurations (1)

2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
E400 Hybrid (Most efficient) 3.5L 6-cyl RWD 24 30 26 $3,040

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MPG

18–26 MPG · $3,040–$4,420/yr

Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 26 MPG, up 3. Its annual cost goes from $3,490 to $3,040, $450 less.

Gas · 3.5L, 4.7L, 5.5L
Combined
18–23 MPG
Per year
$3,480–$4,420
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 3.5L
Combined
26 MPG
Per year
$3,040
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (20)

2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
E350 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd (Most efficient) 3.5L 6-cyl RWD 20 29 23 $3,480
E350 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd 3.5L 6-cyl RWD 20 29 23 $3,480
E350 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd 3.5L 6-cyl RWD 19 29 23 $3,520
E350 Coupe 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd 3.5L 6-cyl RWD 19 29 23 $3,530
E350 Coupe 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd 3.5L 6-cyl RWD 20 28 23 $3,560
E350 Coupe 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd 3.5L 6-cyl RWD 20 28 23 $3,560
Show 10 more configurations
2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+14)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
E350 4matic Coupe 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 7-spd3.5L 6-cyl4WD192922$3,580
E350 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 7-spd3.5L 6-cyl4WD192822$3,600
E350 Convertible 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd3.5L 6-cylRWD192822$3,620
E350 Convertible 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd3.5L 6-cylRWD192822$3,620
E350 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 7-spd3.5L 6-cyl4WD192822$3,620
E350 4Matic3.5L 6-cyl4WD192822$3,620
E350 4matic Coupe 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 7-spd3.5L 6-cyl4WD192722$3,680
E350 4matic Coupe 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 7-spd3.5L 6-cyl4WD192722$3,680
E350 4matic (wagon)3.5L 6-cyl4WD192722$3,740
E550 Coupe4.7L 8-cyl turboRWD172721$3,910
E550 4matic4.7L 8-cyl turbo4WD162620$4,110
E550 Convertible4.7L 8-cyl turboRWD162519$4,140
E63 AMG5.5L 8-cyl turboRWD162419$4,310
E63 AMG (wagon)5.5L 8-cyl turboRWD152318$4,420

20 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

Hybrid configurations (1)

2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
E400 Hybrid (Most efficient) 3.5L 6-cyl RWD 24 30 26 $3,040

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MPG

18–23 MPG · $3,490–$4,420/yr

Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 23 MPG, up 3. Its annual cost goes from $3,990 to $3,490, $500 less.

Gas · 3.5L, 4.7L, 5.5L
Combined
18–23 MPG
Per year
$3,490–$4,420

Gas configurations (14)

2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
E350 (Most efficient) 3.5L 6-cyl RWD 20 30 23 $3,490
E350 Coupe 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd 3.5L 6-cyl RWD 20 28 23 $3,560
E350 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD 19 28 22 $3,590
E350 Coupe 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd 3.5L 6-cyl RWD 19 28 22 $3,600
E350 Convertible 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd 3.5L 6-cyl RWD 19 28 22 $3,620
E350 Convertible 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd 3.5L 6-cyl RWD 19 28 22 $3,620
Show 4 more configurations
2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+8)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
E350 4matic Coupe 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 7-spd3.5L 6-cyl4WD192722$3,670
E350 4matic Coupe 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 7-spd3.5L 6-cyl4WD192722$3,680
E350 4matic (wagon)3.5L 6-cyl4WD192722$3,740
E550 Coupe4.7L 8-cyl turboRWD172721$3,910
E550 4matic4.7L 8-cyl turbo4WD162620$4,110
E550 Convertible4.7L 8-cyl turboRWD162519$4,140
E63 AMG5.5L 8-cyl turboRWD162419$4,310
E63 AMG (wagon)5.5L 8-cyl turboRWD152318$4,420

14 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MPG

15–20 MPG · $3,990–$5,280/yr

Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 20 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,830 to $3,990, $160 more.

Gas · 3.5L, 5.5L, 6.2L
Combined
15–20 MPG
Per year
$3,990–$5,280

Gas configurations (10)

2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
E350 Coupe (Most efficient) 3.5L 6-cyl RWD 17 26 20 $3,990
E350 3.5L 6-cyl RWD 17 25 20 $4,020
E350 Convertible 3.5L 6-cyl RWD 17 25 20 $4,060
E350 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD 17 24 19 $4,190
E350 4matic (wagon) 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD 16 23 19 $4,260
E550 5.5L 8-cyl RWD 15 23 18 $4,500
Show 0 more configurations
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
E550 Coupe5.5L 8-cylRWD152318$4,510
E550 4matic5.5L 8-cyl4WD152318$4,550
E550 Convertible5.5L 8-cylRWD152217$4,630
E63 AMG6.2L 8-cylRWD132015$5,280

10 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MPG

15–21 MPG · $3,830–$5,360/yr
Gas · 3.5L, 5.5L, 6.3L
Combined
15–21 MPG
Per year
$3,830–$5,360

Gas configurations (7)

2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
E350 (Most efficient) 3.5L 6-cyl RWD 18 26 21 $3,830
E350 Coupe 3.5L 6-cyl RWD 17 26 20 $4,020
E350 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD 17 24 19 $4,230
E550 Coupe 5.5L 8-cyl RWD 15 23 18 $4,460
E550 5.5L 8-cyl RWD 16 24 18 $4,460
E550 4matic 5.5L 8-cyl 4WD 15 23 18 $4,460
Show 0 more configurations
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+1)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
E63 AMG6.3L 8-cylRWD132015$5,360

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 E400 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD: $4,080 in California and $2,970 in Texas, a $1,110 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2016 midsize car models.

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2010-2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class get?

EPA rates the 2010-2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class at 15–26 MPG combined across 112 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2014 E400 Hybrid 3.5L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 26 MPG (24 city, 30 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 15–24 MPG; Hybrid: 25–26 MPG.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2010-2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

The E400 Hybrid 3.5L 6-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 26 MPG, in 2013 and 2014. The lowest top rating, 20 MPG, was in 2011.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2010-2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.

How does the 2010-2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2003-2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class) is rated 14–27 MPG combined and costs $3,500–$5,740 a year to fuel; the 2010-2016 model is rated 15–26 MPG and costs $3,040–$5,360 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the E400 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,420 a year. Across all 16 configurations the cost runs $3,420–$4,540 a year. That is a $1,120 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 100 miles?

About $22.80 per 100 miles for the E400 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $22.80 and $30.27 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The E400 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD is rated 20 city and 29 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.

How does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class compare with other midsize car configurations?

The E400 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,420 a year to fuel, $540 more than the class median of $2,880, and less than 3 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 195 rated midsize car configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class different from the 2015 model?

The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 23 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $3,160 to $3,420, $260 more. EPA lists 16 configurations for 2016 against 19 configurations for 2015. See the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class for that year.