Mercedes-Benz E320 Cdi MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz E320 Cdi has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2005 to 2006. Across those years its best rated version returned 27 mpg (2005) and its thirstiest returned 27 mpg (2005). The EPA record holds 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #3 of 56 (96th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Midsize Cars |
| 2006 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #2 of 61 (98th 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 Cdi placed highest in 2006 at #2 of 61, and lowest in 2005 at #3 of 56. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Diesel | 3.2L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel | 23 | 33 | 27 | 425.9 | 13.2 | $3,300 | 377.037037037037 | n/a |
| 2005 | 3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Diesel | 3.2L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel | 23 | 33 | 27 | 425.9 | 13.2 | $3,300 | 377.037037037037 | n/a |
What E320 Cdi fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cdi burns 426 to 426 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 | $1,278 | $1,278 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,491 | $1,491 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,704 | $1,704 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2006 model year is $3,300 to $3,300 a year in fuel, or $5,250 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 27 mpg the Mercedes-Benz E320 Cdi is 2 mpg better the median, which is worth about $119 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.