Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2007 to 2009. Across those years its best rated version returned 26 mpg (2007) and its thirstiest returned 26 mpg (2007). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #11 of 68 (85th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Midsize Cars |
| 2008 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #10 of 70 (87th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Midsize Cars |
| 2009 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #14 of 66 (80th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Midsize 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 E320 Bluetec placed highest in 2008 at #10 of 70, and lowest in 2009 at #14 of 66. It spent 3 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.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 13.7 | $3,450 | 391.53846153846155 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 13.7 | $3,450 | 391.53846153846155 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 13.7 | $3,450 | 391.53846153846155 | n/a |
What E320 Bluetec fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec burns 442 to 442 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 | $1,327 | $1,327 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,548 | $1,548 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,769 | $1,769 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2009 model year is $3,450 to $3,450 a year in fuel, or $6,000 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 26 mpg the Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec is 1 mpg better the median, which is worth about $62 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Cars 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.