2021 head-to-head · Subcompact Car
2021 BMW 4 Series Hybrid vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hybrid
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic · 26 MPG
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, the most efficient 2021 BMW 4 Series Hybrid (26 MPG) costs about $2,279 a year to fuel and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hybrid (26 MPG) about $2,279.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- BMW 4 Series Hybrid
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hybrid
Side by side
| BMW 4 Series Hybrid | Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,279 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,279 |
| 26 MPG | Combined efficiency | 26 MPG |
| 23 MPG | City | 23 MPG |
| 31 MPG | Highway | 30 MPG |
| 84 cu ft | Passenger volume | 98 cu ft |
| 9 cu ft | Cargo volume | 13 cu ft |
| 338 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 349 g/mi |
| 5/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 5/10 |
| Hybrid | Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Premium gasoline | Fuel | Premium gasoline |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo |
| 8-speed automatic | Transmission | 9-speed automatic |
| RWD | Drivetrain | 4WD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
BMW 4 Series Hybrid vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hybrid across model years
- BMW 4 Series Hybrid
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hybrid
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hybrid has more passenger space (98 vs. 84 cu ft); the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hybrid has more cargo space (13 vs. 9 cu ft).
Among 34 2021 subcompact cars, the BMW 4 Series Hybrid ranks 19th and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hybrid 17th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2021 BMW 4 Series Hybrid vs. the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hybrid per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, about $2,279 for the BMW 4 Series Hybrid and $2,279 for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hybrid.
Which has more cargo space?
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hybrid, with 13 cu ft of luggage volume versus 9 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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