2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is sold in the U.S. with gasoline and hybrid power. The EPA lists 13 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 18 to 26 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 to $4,450 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Subcompact Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline, Hybrid |
| Combined economy | 18-26 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 26 / 18 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,050-$4,450 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 336-509 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 3-6 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2020 E-Class costs about $3,050 to $4,450 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,569. Over five years that is about $17,846 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 $3,750 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of subcompact cars in this dataset is about 27 MPG. The E-Class sits roughly 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E350 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 26 MPG | $3,050 |
| E350 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 25 MPG | $3,200 |
| AMG E53 4matic Plus | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Hybrid | 24 MPG | $3,300 |
| AMG E53 4matic Plus Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Hybrid | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| AMG E53 4matic Plus Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Hybrid | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| E450 Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| E450 Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| E450 4matic | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| E450 4matic Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| E450 4matic Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| E450 4matic (station wagon) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| AMG E63 S 4matic Plus (wagon) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 19 MPG | $4,200 |
| AMG E63 S 4matic Plus | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $4,450 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2020 E-Class records tailpipe CO₂ of 336-509 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 3-6 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as subcompact cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.