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Mazda CX-5 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class MPG

Chart is based on 156 fuel economy reports for the Mazda CX-5 and 497 fuel economy reports for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Mazda CX-5 MPG

Mazda CX-5 Mazda CX-5 2021 32.7 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Mazda CX-5 Mazda CX-5 2019 27.7 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Mazda CX-5 Mazda CX-5 2016 29.7 MPG Highway Percentage 76 percent Mazda CX-5 Mazda CX-5 2016 29.3 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Mazda CX-5 Mazda CX-5 2016 35.7 MPG Highway Percentage 56 percent Mazda CX-5 Mazda CX-5 2015 25.7 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Mazda CX-5 Mazda CX-5 2015 25.9 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Mazda CX-5 Mazda CX-5 2014.5 31.5 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Mazda CX-5 Mazda CX-5 2014 31.7 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Mazda CX-5 Mazda CX-5 2014 30.2 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Mazda CX-5 Mazda CX-5 2014 25.1 MPG Highway Percentage 19 percent Mazda CX-5 Mazda CX-5 2014 26.9 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Mazda CX-5 Mazda CX-5 2013 28.3 MPG Highway Percentage 27 percent Mazda CX-5 Mazda CX-5 2013 28.5 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Mazda CX-5 Mazda CX-5 2013 35.3 MPG Highway Percentage 88 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2021 4dr SUV 162-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
hills light light 0 10 20 70 110 32.7  
2019 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light none 5 5 25 65 80 27.7  
2016 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med hvy 3 2 19 76 67 29.7  
2016 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med none 1 3 37 60 62 29.3  
2016 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
flat light none 1 10 33 56 79 35.7  
2015 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 2 15 17 65 70 25.7  
2015 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med light 6 6 55 33 66 25.9  
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2014.5 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light none 0 50 0 50 110 31.5  
2014 4dr SUV turbocharged 173hp 2.2L I4 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
hills med light 0 10 60 30 110 31.7  
2014 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 3 23 22 53 64 30.2  
2014 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
hills light light 0 14 67 19 71 25.1  
2014 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
hills med hvy 20 0 50 30 65 26.9  
2013 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 12 34 27 27 71 28.3  
2013 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med hvy 8 5 48 40 65 28.5  
2013 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
hills med none 2 5 5 88 60 35.3  

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class MPG

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2019 18.0 MPG Highway Percentage 2 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2015 27.9 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2014 17.9 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2014 39.0 MPG Highway Percentage 98 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2014 43.7 MPG Highway Percentage 73 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2014 25.9 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2013 34.9 MPG Highway Percentage 83 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2013 20.6 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2012 21.2 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2012 21.0 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2012 27.7 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2011 37.9 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2011 19.0 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2011 22.8 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2011 15.8 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2011 23.3 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2010 17.5 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2010 22.8 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2010 19.8 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2009 29.0 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2009 29.8 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2009 32.0 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2009 24.4 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2008.5 30.8 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2008 34.5 MPG Highway Percentage 66 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2008 47.0 MPG Highway Percentage 94 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2008 18.5 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2008 20.5 MPG Highway Percentage 61 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2008 20.6 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2007 34.3 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2007 19.1 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2007 22.0 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2007 19.7 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2007 23.4 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2006 19.0 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2006 33.0 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2006 16.7 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2006 24.7 MPG Highway Percentage 57 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2006 21.3 MPG Highway Percentage 44 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2005 33.3 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2005 19.0 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2005 21.7 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2005 22.0 MPG Highway Percentage 29 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2004 17.0 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2004 19.1 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2004 25.4 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2003 22.9 MPG Highway Percentage 46 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2003 19.4 MPG Highway Percentage 19 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2002 22.6 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2002 22.0 MPG Highway Percentage 31 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2002 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2002 26.0 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2001 19.7 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2000 23.0 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2000 27.0 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2019 2dr Convertible turbocharged 362hp 3.0L V6
9-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med hvy 0 98 0 2 80 18.0  
2015 4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
mtns med light 0 5 5 90 75 27.9  
2014 4dr Wagon turbocharged 577hp 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med light 1 4 20 75 65 17.9  
2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 195hp 2.1L I4 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
hills light light 0 0 2 98 75 39.0  
2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 195hp 2.1L I4 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med light 10 8 10 73 75 43.7  
2014 4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
hills med none 13 43 0 45 75 25.9  
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med hvy 0 10 7 83 84 34.9  
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2013 4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med none 10 30 30 30 70 20.6  
2012 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light hvy 10 20 50 20 60 21.2  
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 402hp 4.7L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med none 10 35 5 50 75 21.0  
2012 4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
hills med light 15 18 12 55 73 27.7  
2011 4dr Wagon turbocharged 201hp 2.1L I4 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat light light 30 10 20 40 100 37.9  
2011 4dr Wagon 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light light 0 15 25 60 55 19.0  
2011 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat light none 5 15 50 30 65 22.8  
2011 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
hills lead hvy 30 70 0 0 N/A 15.8  
2011 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
hills med light 5 21 10 65 64 23.3  
2010 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat light light 7 42 10 42 83 17.5  
2010 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med light 7 32 12 49 71 22.8  
2010 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light hvy 4 13 31 51 63 19.8  
2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual RWD
hills med light 10 25 30 35 150 29.0  
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 221hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light light 2 6 6 85 100 29.8  
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med light 10 80 10 0 N/A 32.0  
2009 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
hills med light 0 1 44 55 69 24.4  
2008.5 4dr Sedan turbocharged 221hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat light none 5 20 30 45 60 30.8  
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med light 0 19 15 66 74 34.5  
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
hills light light 6 0 0 94 80 47.0  
2008 4dr Sedan 507-horsepower 6.2L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med none 18 18 25 38 60 18.5  
2008 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med light 4 12 24 61 71 20.5  
2008 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med light 10 30 30 30 75 20.6  
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med light 5 8 22 65 71 34.3  
2007 4dr Sedan 507-horsepower 6.2L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat light light 21 13 11 55 73 19.1  
2007 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med none 25 25 0 50 70 22.0  
2007 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med none 0 10 80 10 65 19.7  
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med light 3 17 27 53 72 23.4  
2006 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
hills light light 10 50 20 20 60 19.0  
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat light light 6 15 28 51 66 33.0  
2006 4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med none 5 10 40 45 70 16.7  
2006 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat light light 13 11 20 57 67 24.7  
2006 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med light 38 12 6 44 66 21.3  
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med light 5 11 29 55 71 33.3  
2005 4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat light none 30 30 0 40 75 19.0  
2005 4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med light 18 17 15 50 75 21.7  
2005 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light none 21 23 27 29 70 22.0  
2004 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med light 10 15 25 50 70 17.0  
2004 4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med hvy 11 15 7 67 77 19.1  
2004 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
hills med hvy 5 40 5 50 75 25.4  
2003 4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med hvy 11 12 31 46 78 22.9  
2003 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat light light 20 17 44 19 67 19.4  
2002 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.3L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat light hvy 0 20 0 80 70 22.6  
2002 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.3L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat lead none 21 23 25 31 70 22.0  
2002 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
hills light hvy 5 25 55 15 60 24.0  
2002 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med hvy 0 0 25 75 63 26.0  
2001 4dr Wagon 221-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
hills med none 5 25 40 30 70 19.7  
2000 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.3L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med none 0 5 10 85 60 23.0  
2000 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med none 15 10 5 70 75 27.0  

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Mazda CX-5 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class MPG

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Mazda CX-5 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class's where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of their real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Mazda CX-5

Mazda CX-5 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2014 In a bid to broaden the appeal of its cars, Mazda added a focus on fuel economy to its traditional emphasis on handling. The 2013 CX-5 earned surprising EPA fuel economy ratings of 26 mpg city, 35 highway--but with a manual transmission and front-wheel-drive. Add AWD and a six-speed automatic transmission, and the ratings fell to a less lofty but still competitive 25/31. This, though, was with the wheezy 155-horsepower 2.0-liter engine. Certainly adding a half-liter of displacement (and 29 horsepower) must impact mpg. It does, but not much: fuel economy drops by a single mile per gallon, yielding 24/30. For those who'd like to trade the extra power for one mpg, the 2.0 continues to power the base "Sport" trim. I don't foresee many takers. The larger engine feels much stronger. At least as important, it doesn't sound nearly as weak and buzzy. But you won't find powertrain performance among the reasons to buy a CX-5 because the improvement merely makes the CX-5 competitive in this area. The CR-V and RAV4, among others, are about equally quick. Even with slightly lower EPA ratings the CX-5 still bests the 22/29 RAV4, especially in city/suburban driving. But there's a new segment champ. The 2014 Subaru Forester manages 24/32. see full Mazda CX-5 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Mazda CX-5

Mazda CX-5 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2015 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
My Mazda is the AWD model, and, I'm pleasantly surprised that it's bascially hitting its EPA numbesr so far. I've done 3 long trips, mostly interstate, running 70 - 75 Mph, and, average mileage is running 27.5 - 30 Mpg. see full Mazda CX-5 review
2014 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Hard to complain about averaging 27 mpg in an all wheel drive vehicle that is mostly surburban driven. see full Mazda CX-5 review
2014 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This SUV gets as good mileage as my father's Ford Escape Hybrid! Overall, I love that I am actually getting better MPG than my previous car, which was a 2009 Mazda 6. see full Mazda CX-5 review
2014 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The number two reason I chose this vehicle was for the gas mileage, which has so far exceeded my expectations. According to the information screen, I've been averaging between 29 and 30 mpg. see full Mazda CX-5 review
2014 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Fuel economy was the best in its class. see full Mazda CX-5 review
2013 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
True to EPA estimates, 25 city/31 highway for the AWD AT. I've tracked about half of the miles I have driven on fuelly and get ~28mpg (mostly using the car to commute to work on state routes w/ 55 mph speed limits). see full Mazda CX-5 review
2013 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
see full Mazda CX-5 review
2013 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Outstanding, I am still meeting or beating the EPA standards for this vehicle with an automatic transmission. Over a 3500 mile road trip, the total (calculated) MPG was 31.3 for the entire trip, this was 2600 miles of interstate, and about 900 miles of city driving and touring. The speeds on the highway were 70-80 MPH for most of the interstate, so this seems to be above EPA speeds. Of course the mileage drops off above 70 mph, but cruising at 80 MPH in west Texas, the average (tank to tank) on the two tanks was 29.6 MPG. Most of this is because of the fact that the transmission is a help as well, the locking converter and six speeds allow for a good range of flexibility for the engine to run. see full Mazda CX-5 review
2013 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Being a "green" thinking person, I liked the fact that the Mazda has the best fuel economy in it's class, by a fair margin! It does deliver on it's claim: I get 30-33 on the highway, depending on average speed, even in the up and down terrain of Seattle highways, and average 20-23 in strictly city driving. Again, we have a lot of hills in Seattle, which have a big affect on fuel economy. The modest sized engine does work and rev a bit more than some of the others I drove, but it does just fine overall. IF you want a very fast 0-60 time get a BMW or Porsche SUV, but be prepared to pay the price at the pump!! see full Mazda CX-5 review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2014 The latest diesels tend to be much smoother, quieter, and more powerful than those of just a few years ago. But people still don't buy them for their smoothness, quietness, or quickness. Gas engines maintain a lead in these areas. People buy diesels for fuel economy, and here the Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC excels. Its EPA numbers are best-in-class: 28 mpg city and 42 mpg highway with rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and 27/38 with all-wheel-drive (AWD). Even in E400 Hybrid form the gasoline V6 in the E-Class manages only 24/30. The Audi A6 TDI, offered only with AWD, scores significantly lower than the E250 in city driving: 24/38. The BMW 535d splits the difference in city driving, but runs with the Audi on the highway: 26/38 with RWD and 26/37 with AWD. So, based on the EPA numbers, the Mercedes has a significant fuel economy advantage, especially on the highway. Combine the EPA figures with a 21 gallon fuel tank, and the E250 BlueTEC can cover up to 900 miles between fill-ups. (This is especially attractive when you consider the sliminess of diesel fuel. Even much more than with gas, which largely evaporates when not contained, you do not want to spill any diesel on you or your clothing.) Switching to the real-world numbers reported by the cars' trip computers, the Mercedes (tested with AWD) retains a clear edge over the Audi on the highway, where the trip computers reported 45 and 38, respectively. In suburban driving with a light right foot the results were closer, about 40 to 37. I did test the Mercedes in the Bay Area of California, rather than back home in Michigan. On my usual suburban route it probably would have managed a few more miles per gallon. Also add two-to-three mpg for RWD rather than AWD. Most of my driving in the E250 was done along the scenic California coast, where a leisurely drive with infrequent stops but plentiful hilly curves netted 37 mpg on the way south and 41 on the return. Quite good for a fairly heavy all-wheel-drive luxury sedan--but the Audi (based on similar driving in an A7 TDI) would have been close. The real challenge comes from BMW. In my suburban driving the 535d's trip computer reported from 37 to 47, with low 40s typical. On one highway drive it reported an astounding 53.8 (but on another a mere 38). The tested 535d was RWD. Even so, if both trip computers were similarly accurate the BMW could be about as efficient as the Mercedes in real-world driving, while being considerably more powerful. Also, the 535d isn't the only BMW diesel sedan available in North America. If you can live with less interior space and less power, the Bavarians also offer the 328d (compared to the E250 here). The much lighter, four-cylinder car achieves EPA ratings of 32/45 with RWD and 31/43 with AWD, suggesting a clear advantage in city and suburban driving if not on the highway. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Much better gas mileage than a crossover. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
I am getting 35 MPG in city driving. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
I have been averaging 26 MPG (indicated) in mixed suburban and highway driving, which I think is pretty good. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Diesel delivers 40+ MPG at reasonable (70 mpg) highway speed, around 29 mpg around town. Diesel is quiet and powerful. Acceleration is awesome. Average 575 miles per tank. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Best large traditional vechicle with diesel dependablty and mileage. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
I get 35 MPG at 70 MPH. This is hard to beat with any hybrid or gas engine see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Fuel cost now down to $2,33 a gallon, not too far from regular gas.This brings cost per mile way down. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2004 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
anywhere from 25 - 30 mpg average. Great for a car this size. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2003 4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
25 mpg consistant on the highway see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The 4matic full time all wheel drive means the absolute best of 100% highway cruising only gave me 27 MPG. In the city I usually average under 15 MPG. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
we get about 25 mpg with the 268 hp V6 4 matic on the road . Maybe 16-17 in town . see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2006 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I average 16mpg around town. Not good. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2005 4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Average 17 MPG. 10 MPG when having fun! see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2004 4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
While my AMG was an iron beast something is wrong when so many gas station attendants know you on a first name basis. With the cost of premium fuel and an average of 14 mpg it was time to say goodbye. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2003 4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
E500 is very bad on gas see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review