Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel across 3 model years, from the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel through the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel. The most recent 1997 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel returns 26 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel at 27 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel 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 E300 Diesel. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1997 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 30 MPG | $3,100 |
| 1996 | 1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | 32 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1995 | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel | 25 MPG | 23 MPG | 29 MPG | $3,250 |
How the Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel compares against the Midsize Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Midsize Cars class for the 1997 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.