2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 16 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 18 to 23 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,450 to $4,450 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Midsize Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 18-23 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 23 / 18 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,450-$4,450 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 377-498 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 6-6 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 E-Class costs about $3,450 to $4,450 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,725. Over five years that is about $18,625 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this E-Class configuration spends about $5,750 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of midsize cars in this dataset is about 32 MPG. The E-Class sits roughly 12 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E400 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| E400 4matic Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| E400 Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| E400 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| E350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| E350 4matic | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| E400 4matic | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| E350 4matic (wagon) | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| E550 Coupe | 4.7L 8-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 21 MPG | $3,800 |
| E550 4matic | 4.7L 8-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 21 MPG | $3,800 |
| E550 Convertible | 4.7L 8-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 20 MPG | $4,000 |
| AMG E63 4matic | 5.5L 8-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 19 MPG | $4,200 |
| AMG E63 S 4matic | 5.5L 8-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $4,450 |
| AMG E63 S 4matic (wagon) | 5.5L 8-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $4,450 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 E-Class records tailpipe CO₂ of 377-498 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 6-6 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as midsize cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.