Mercedes-Benz 260E: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Mercedes-Benz 260E across 4 model years, from the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 260E through the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 260E. The most recent 1991 Mercedes-Benz 260E returns 16 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1989 Mercedes-Benz 260E at 19 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Mercedes-Benz 260E page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Mercedes-Benz 260E. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 260E | 16 MPG | 15 MPG | 17 MPG | $3,750 |
| 1989 | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 260E | 19 MPG | 18 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| 1988 | 1988 Mercedes-Benz 260E | 19 MPG | 18 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| 1987 | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 260E | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
How the Mercedes-Benz 260E compares against the Midsize Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Mercedes-Benz 260E against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Midsize Cars class for the 1991 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.