Mercedes-Benz E400 Hybrid MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz E400 Hybrid has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2013 to 2015. Across those years its best rated version returned 26 mpg (2013) and its thirstiest returned 25 mpg (2015). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #49 of 92 (47th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #62 of 107 (42th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #59 of 101 (42th 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 E400 Hybrid placed highest in 2013 at #49 of 92, and lowest in 2014 at #62 of 107. It spent 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, Hybrid, start-stop | 24 | 28 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 350 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, Hybrid, start-stop | 24 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 336 | 7/10 |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, Hybrid, start-stop | 24 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 336 | 7/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 → 2015 | 26 → 25 mpg | -1 mpg | 460 gal |
What E400 Hybrid fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E400 Hybrid burns 460 to 460 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 | $1,380 | $1,380 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,610 | $1,610 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,840 | $1,840 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2015 model year is $3,100 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $4,250 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 25 mpg the Mercedes-Benz E400 Hybrid is exactly at the median.
- 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.