Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Fuel Economy (km/L)

Chart is based on 497 fuel economy reports for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 124 fuel economy reports for the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class km/L

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	km/L
2019	2dr Convertible turbocharged 362hp 3.0L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	0	98	0	2	80	42.3
2015	4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	mtns	med	light	0	5	5	90	75	65.7
2014	4dr Wagon turbocharged 577hp 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	1	4	20	75	65	42.2
2014	4dr Sedan turbocharged 195hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	light	light	0	0	2	98	75	91.7
2014	4dr Sedan turbocharged 195hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	10	8	10	73	75	102.8
2014	4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	none	13	43	0	45	75	60.9
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	0	10	7	83	84	82.1
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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	48.4
2012	4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	hvy	10	20	50	20	60	49.9
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 402hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	10	35	5	50	75	49.4
2012	4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	15	18	12	55	73	65.1
2011	4dr Wagon turbocharged 201hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	30	10	20	40	100	16.1
2011	4dr Wagon 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	0	15	25	60	55	44.7
2011	4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	none	5	15	50	30	65	53.6
2011	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	lead	hvy	30	70	0	0	N/A	6.7
2011	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	5	21	10	65	64	54.7
2010	4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	7	42	10	42	83	28.6
2010	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	7	32	12	49	71	53.6
2010	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	hvy	4	13	31	51	63	46.6
2009	4dr Wagon turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD	hills	med	light	10	25	30	35	150	12.3
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 221hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	2	6	6	85	100	12.7
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	10	80	10	0	N/A	75.3
2009	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	med	light	0	1	44	55	69	57.5
2008.5	4dr Sedan turbocharged 221hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	none	5	20	30	45	60	104.5
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	0	19	15	66	74	81.2
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	light	light	6	0	0	94	80	20.0
2008	4dr Sedan 507-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	18	18	25	38	60	43.5
2008	4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	4	12	24	61	71	48.1
2008	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	10	30	30	30	75	48.4
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	5	8	22	65	71	80.6
2007	4dr Sedan 507-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	21	13	11	55	73	45.0
2007	4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	25	25	0	50	70	51.7
2007	4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	10	80	10	65	46.3
2007	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	3	17	27	53	72	55.0
2006	4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	light	10	50	20	20	60	44.7
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	6	15	28	51	66	77.7
2006	4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	5	10	40	45	70	39.3
2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	13	11	20	57	67	58.1
2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	38	12	6	44	66	50.2
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	5	11	29	55	71	78.2
2005	4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	none	30	30	0	40	75	44.7
2005	4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	18	17	15	50	75	51.0
2005	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	21	23	27	29	70	51.7
2004	4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	10	15	25	50	70	40.0
2004	4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	11	15	7	67	77	45.0
2004	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	med	hvy	5	40	5	50	75	59.7
2003	4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	11	12	31	46	78	53.8
2003	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	20	17	44	19	67	45.6
2002	4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	hvy	0	20	0	80	70	53.3
2002	4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	lead	none	21	23	25	31	70	51.7
2002	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	light	hvy	5	25	55	15	60	56.5
2002	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	0	0	25	75	63	61.2
2001	4dr Wagon 221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	none	5	25	40	30	70	46.3
2000	4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	0	5	10	85	60	54.0
2000	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	15	10	5	70	75	63.5

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Volkswagen Tiguan km/L

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	km/L
2018	4dr SUV turbocharged 184hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	0	50	0	50	75	67.2
2014	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	25	10	65	70	58.3
2014	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	0	0	1	99	75	55.3
2014	4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD	flat	light	none	0	0	10	90	100	20.6
2014	4dr SUV turbocharged 110hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	0	0	10	90	130	18.2
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	0	10	15	75	70	45.1
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	4	21	15	60	90	33.0
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2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	10	50	20	20	65	42.3
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD	flat	v.lt	light	5	15	55	25	55	104.3
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	0	5	35	60	65	56.7
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	14	20	19	47	101	13.6
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	light	hvy	5	20	60	15	65	55.0
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	30	0	20	50	60	56.0
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	12	12	19	57	99	21.1
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	0	31	24	45	70	60.2
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	6	52	15	27	66	47.7
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	13	28	20	40	75	41.1
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	80	10	5	5	120	7.4
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	lead	none	37	23	27	13	107	11.7
2008.5	4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	5	10	35	50	60	124.3
2008.5	4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	0	0	100	0	0	114.4

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

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
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

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

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Volkswagen Tiguan Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Swapped the paper filter for a K&N filter, kept the original air box. Get over 24mpg city, close to 30 on the freeway w/ moderate hills. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	For a small crossover/suv its pretty good. Went on a 400 mile round trip to the mountains (5,500ft elevation) for the weekend and back (2,00ft elevation) and averaged 26mpg. Day to day driving I get about 25.5mpg without trying to be conservative. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD	40+ mpg constantly. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review

Volkswagen Tiguan Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Our Tiguan ranges from 20-30 mpg, between city and highway cruising. It's consistently about 5 mpg thirstier than the GTI. Blame the extra weight, but there's less than 400 lbs of that, IIRC. Or blame the AWD, but it's part-time only. I blame the large aero cross-section; it stands about a foot taller than a Golf. If VW would offer a TDI in the Tiguan, they'd sell as many as they could spare to the US market. I'd be standing in line. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Bring the tdi diesel to the US and problem solved. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Less than I had hoped for at around 25mpg average. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Its OK, but could be better. I see 21-22 suburban, as much as 28 on long highway trips. Premium fuel is the bigger drawback. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review