1996 · Compact Car · Diesel

1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel is a compact car with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 27 MPG combined (24 city / 32 highway) on diesel. That's up 2 MPG from the 1995 model. Among 44 compact cars rated for 1996, it ranks 31st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $2,056 a year to fuel.

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Combined 27 MPG 24 MPG city · 32 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,056 15,000 mi/yr · $13.70 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1996 #31 of 44 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 13.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2410.29.8
Highway3213.67.4
Combined2711.58.7

How it ranks among 1996 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  2. 2Volkswagen Jetta Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  3. 3Ford Escort30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Mercury Tracer30 MPG $1,550
  5. 5Mazda Protege30 MPG $1,550
  6. 31Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel27 MPG $2,056
  7. 44Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental12 MPG $4,938
1996 E-Class DieselOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

E-Class Diesel MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
E300 Diesel
Diesel 24 MPG 32 MPG 27 MPG — $2,056

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Diesel
Engine / motor
3.0L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
95 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
377 g/mi

1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel vs. rivals

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Same year, other powertrains: 1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (19 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel?

Up to 27 MPG combined (24 city / 32 highway).

What fuel does the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel?

The 1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 13.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel per year?

About $2,056 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, or $13.70 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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