Mercedes-Benz E320 4Matic (Wagon) MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz E320 4Matic (Wagon) has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2000 to 2005. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2000) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2004). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Station Wagons.
In the EPA record this nameplate also appears as E320 4Matic (Wagon) and E320 4matic (Wagon). The figures below cover every one of them.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #10 of 14 (31th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2001 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #8 of 15 (50th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2002 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #10 of 15 (36th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2003 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #9 of 15 (43th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2004 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #14 of 16 (13th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2005 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #11 of 15 (29th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mercedes-Benz E320 4Matic (Wagon) placed highest in 2001 at #8 of 15, and lowest in 2004 at #14 of 16. It spent 1 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 3.2L 6-cyl | 16 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 3.2L 6-cyl | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2003 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 3.2L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2002 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 3.2L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2001 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 3.2L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2000 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 3.2L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 → 2004 | 20 → 18 mpg | -2 mpg | 639 gal |
| 2004 → 2005 | 18 → 19 mpg | +1 mpg | 605 gal |
What E320 4Matic (Wagon) fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 4Matic (Wagon) burns 605 to 605 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 price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,816 | $1,816 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,421 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2005 model year is $4,100 to $4,100 a year in fuel, or $9,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Station Wagons
Across the 65 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 19 mpg the Mercedes-Benz E320 4Matic (Wagon) is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $289 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Station Wagons rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Mercedes-Benz nameplates
Every Mercedes-Benz model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.