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2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MPG & fuel economy

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a midsize car offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 20 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2004 model. Among 42 midsize cars rated for 2005, it ranks 32nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,962 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 18 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,962 15,000 mi/yr · $19.75 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2005 #32 of 42 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	26	11.1	9.0
Combined	20	8.5	11.8

How it ranks among 2005 Midsize Cars

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1Toyota Prius46 MPG $1,011
2Honda Accord Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
3Honda Accord26 MPG $1,788
4Hyundai Elantra26 MPG $1,788
5Chevrolet Malibu25 MPG $1,860
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32Mercedes-Benz E-Class20 MPG $2,962
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42Bentley Arnage11 MPG $5,386

2005 E-ClassOther midsize carsClass median: $2,214/yr

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

E-Class MPG across model years

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8 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 3.2L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic E320	Gas	18 MPG	26 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
RWD · 3.2L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic E320 (Wagon)	Gas	17 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
4WD/AWD · 3.2L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic E320 4matic	Gas	17 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
4WD/AWD · 3.2L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic E320 4matic (Wagon)	Gas	16 MPG	22 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 7-speed automatic E500	Gas	15 MPG	23 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic E500 4matic	Gas	14 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic E500 4matic (Wagon)	Gas	14 MPG	18 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
RWD · 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged · 5-speed automatic E55 AMG	Gas	13 MPG	19 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,950

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.2L 6-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 97 cu ft
Cargo volume: 14 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 444 g/mi

2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. rivals

vs Acura TL 21 MPG · $2,821/yr TL saves $141/yr vs Saab 9-5 21 MPG · $2,821/yr 9-5 saves $141/yr vs Audi A6 19 MPG · $3,118/yr E-Class saves $156/yr vs Jaguar S-type 19 MPG · $3,118/yr E-Class saves $156/yr vs BMW 5 Series 21 MPG · $2,821/yr 5 Series saves $141/yr vs Acura RL 19 MPG · $3,118/yr E-Class saves $156/yr vs Lincoln LS 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Same fuel cost vs Lexus GS 19 MPG · $3,118/yr E-Class saves $156/yr vs Volvo S80 22 MPG · $2,693/yr S80 saves $269/yr vs Infiniti Q45 18 MPG · $3,292/yr E-Class saves $329/yr vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel 27 MPG · $2,056/yr E-Class Diesel saves $907/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel (27 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Up to 20 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 15 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?