Mercedes-Benz E350 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz E350 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 18 model years, from 2006 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 28 mpg (2025) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (2007). The EPA record holds 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #36 of 61 (42th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2007 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #48 of 68 (30th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2008 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #50 of 70 (29th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2009 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #50 of 66 (25th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2010 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #40 of 63 (37th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2011 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #57 of 71 (20th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #43 of 76 (44th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2013 | 3 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #62 of 92 (33th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium, Premium or E85 | Midsize Cars |
| 2014 | 3 | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | #68 of 107 (37th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium, Premium or E85 | Midsize Cars |
| 2015 | 2 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #72 of 101 (29th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium, Premium or E85 | Midsize Cars |
| 2016 | 2 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #81 of 112 (28th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium or E85, Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #80 of 124 (36th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #85 of 116 (27th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #75 of 121 (38th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #73 of 117 (38th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #53 of 86 (39th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #45 of 66 (32th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2027 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #7 of 12 (45th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 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 E350 placed highest in 2027 at #7 of 12, and lowest in 2021 at #85 of 116. It spent 0 of its 18 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 316 | 5/10 |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 316 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 316 | 6/10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 342 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 342 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 349 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 336 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium or E85 | SIDI; FFV, FFV, start-stop | 20 | 29 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 377 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 379 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 379 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium or E85 | SIDI; FFV, FFV, start-stop | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 379 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium or E85 | SIDI; FFV, FFV, start-stop | 20 | 29 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 384 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI; ULEV Emissions, start-stop | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 386 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI; PZEV (SULEV) emissions, start-stop | 20 | 30 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 377 | 6/10 |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI; PZEV(SULEV) emissions | 19 | 29 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 391 | 6/10 |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 20 | 29 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 385 | 6/10 |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium or E85 | SIDI; FFV, FFV | 20 | 29 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 385 | 6/10 |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 20 | 30 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | PR | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 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. 6 of 10 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 → 2007 | 20 → 19 mpg | -1 mpg | 605 gal |
| 2009 → 2010 | 19 → 21 mpg | +2 mpg | 548 gal |
| 2010 → 2011 | 21 → 20 mpg | -1 mpg | 575 gal |
| 2011 → 2012 | 20 → 23 mpg | +3 mpg | 500 gal |
| 2013 → 2014 | 23 → 24 mpg | +1 mpg | 479 gal |
| 2014 → 2015 | 24 → 23 mpg | -1 mpg | 500 gal |
| 2016 → 2020 | 23 → 26 mpg | +3 mpg | 442 gal |
| 2020 → 2021 | 26 → 25 mpg | -1 mpg | 460 gal |
| 2021 → 2022 | 25 → 26 mpg | +1 mpg | 442 gal |
| 2023 → 2025 | 26 → 28 mpg | +2 mpg | 411 gal |
What E350 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Mercedes-Benz E350 burns 411 to 411 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 | $1,232 | $1,232 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,438 | $1,438 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $2,750 to $2,750 a year in fuel, or $2,500 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 28 mpg the Mercedes-Benz E350 is 3 mpg better the median, which is worth about $173 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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