1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel.

The 1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel runs on diesel and is in the Compact Cars car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel gets up to 24 miles per gallon in the city, and 32 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel is 27 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel is $2,850 per year.

That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

If you were to compare a 1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,750 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel Consume?

The 1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel will consume roughly 13 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel.

City MPG24
Highway MPG32
Combined MPG27
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum13
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Mercedes-Benz Models from 1996

If you're interested in other Mercedes-Benz models from 1996, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

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  • "1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/e300-diesel/1996.

  • "1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/e300-diesel/1996. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/e300-diesel/1996.