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Mercedes-Benz E320 (Wagon) MPG by year — every rating on record

The Mercedes-Benz E320 (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 20 mpg (2000). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Station Wagons.

20best combined mpg (2000)
20worst combined mpg (2000)
20latest year best (2005)
6configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
2000120 mpg20 mpg#9 of 14 (38th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Station Wagons
2001120 mpg20 mpg#7 of 15 (57th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Station Wagons
2002120 mpg20 mpg#9 of 15 (43th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Station Wagons
2003120 mpg20 mpg#8 of 15 (50th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Station Wagons
2004120 mpg20 mpg#10 of 16 (40th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Station Wagons
2005120 mpg20 mpg#9 of 15 (43th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize 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 (Wagon) placed highest in 2001 at #7 of 15, and lowest in 2004 at #10 of 16. It spent 2 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.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
20053.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium3.2L 6-cyl172520575.014.9$3,900444.35n/a
20043.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium3.2L 6-cyl172420575.014.9$3,900444.35n/a
20033.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium3.2L 6-cyl172520575.014.9$3,900444.35n/a
20023.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium3.2L 6-cyl172520575.014.9$3,900444.35n/a
20013.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium3.2L 6-cyl172520575.014.9$3,900444.35n/a
20003.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium3.2L 6-cyl182520575.014.9$3,900444.35n/a

What E320 (Wagon) fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 (Wagon) burns 575 to 575 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$1,725$1,725$0
$3.50/gal$2,013$2,013$0
$4.00/gal$2,300$2,300$0

EPA’s own estimate for the 2005 model year is $3,900 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $8,250 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 20 mpg the Mercedes-Benz E320 (Wagon) is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $183 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.