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Mercedes-Benz E300 4matic MPG by year — every rating on record

The Mercedes-Benz E300 4matic has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2017 to 2019. Across those years its best rated version returned 24 mpg (2017) and its thirstiest returned 24 mpg (2017). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.

24best combined mpg (2017)
24worst combined mpg (2017)
24latest year best (2019)
3configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
2017124 mpg24 mpg#84 of 110 (24th pct)4-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Cars
2018124 mpg24 mpg#96 of 125 (23th pct)4-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Cars
2019124 mpg24 mpg#105 of 127 (17th pct)4-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Cars

Where it has stood in its class

Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mercedes-Benz E300 4matic placed highest in 2017 at #84 of 110, and lowest in 2019 at #105 of 127. It spent 0 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 3 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
20192.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop212924479.212.4$3,2503675/10
20182.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop212924479.212.4$3,2503665/10
20172.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop222924479.212.4$3,2503625/10

What E300 4matic fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300 4matic burns 479 to 479 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.

Pump priceMost efficientThirstiestSpread
$3.00/gal$1,438$1,438$0
$3.50/gal$1,677$1,677$0
$4.00/gal$1,917$1,917$0

EPA’s own estimate for the 2019 model year is $3,250 to $3,250 a year in fuel, or $5,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.

How it compares with other Midsize Cars

Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 24 mpg the Mercedes-Benz E300 4matic is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $67 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

Other Mercedes-Benz nameplates

Every Mercedes-Benz model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.