Mercedes-Benz E500 4matic MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz E500 4matic has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2004 to 2006. Across those years its best rated version returned 16 mpg (2004) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (2004). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #52 of 55 (6th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2005 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #52 of 56 (7th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2006 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #54 of 61 (12th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-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 E500 4matic placed highest in 2004 at #52 of 55, and lowest in 2006 at #54 of 61. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 5.0L 8-cyl | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2005 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 5.0L 8-cyl | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2004 | 5.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 5.0L 8-cyl | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
What E500 4matic fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500 4matic burns 719 to 719 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 | $2,156 | $2,156 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,516 | $2,516 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2006 model year is $4,850 to $4,850 a year in fuel, or $13,000 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 16 mpg the Mercedes-Benz E500 4matic is 9 mpg below the median, which is worth about $906 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.