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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hybrid: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
Rated at 28 MPG combined for 2026, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hybrid is tied for 17th of 31 midsize cars, in the lower half.
- 28MPG combinedtied 17th of 31 in class
- $2,950a year in fueltied 18th of 31 in class
- 316g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the hybrid models of its class it is tied for 7th of 9 hybrid midsize cars, in the bottom quarter. The median of that narrower group is 41 MPG, against 30 MPG for all midsize cars together.
Among all hybrid models of the year, regardless of size, it is tied for 42nd of 88 hybrid models, in the upper half.
Within the 22 Mercedes-Benz models rated for 2026 it is tied for 8th on combined rating; the median of the make's line-up is 25.5 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Mazda 3 at 30 MPG and just behind it is the Alfa Romeo Giulia at 27 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
The file prices the fuel for its most efficient version at about $2,950 a year, assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and premium gasoline at $5.48 per gallon. That is $450 more than the midsize cars median of $2,500, which makes it tied for 18th of 31 midsize cars, in the lower half.
It emits 316 g of CO2 per mile from the tailpipe; the midsize cars median is 269, a difference of 47 g/mile.
Rated versions
Its city rating is 25 and its highway rating 33: the highway figure is 8 higher. 4 versions are rated for 2026. The most efficient, E350: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic 9-spd, RWD, gets 28 MPG; the least efficient listed, E450 4matic: 3.0 L, 6 cyl hybrid, Automatic 9-spd, AWD, gets 25 MPG, a gap of 3 MPG. With the file's assumptions that gap is worth about $350 a year in fuel.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E350: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic 9-spd, RWD | 28 | 25 | 33 | $2,950 | 316 |
| E350 4matic: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic 9-spd, AWD | 27 | 24 | 33 | $3,050 | 327 |
| E450 4matic All-Terrain (wagon): 3.0 L, 6 cyl hybrid, Automatic 9-spd, AWD | 25 | 22 | 31 | $3,300 | 351 |
| E450 4matic: 3.0 L, 6 cyl hybrid, Automatic 9-spd, AWD | 25 | 22 | 31 | $3,300 | 355 |
Year by year
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hybrid is in the data for 8 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Between 2019 and 2026 the best combined rating rose by 4 MPG, from 24 to 28. The number of rated versions grew from 3 to 4. Fuel cost for the best version is $2,950 in the latest data against $3,400 in 2019, although the file applies today's fuel prices to every model year, so that change comes from the rating, not from prices.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 28 | 25 | $2,950 | 316 | 30 |
| 2025 | 4 | 28 | 25 | $2,950 | 316 | 29 |
| 2024 | 3 | 27 | 25 | $3,050 | 327 | 30 |
| 2023 | 9 | 26 | 23 | $3,150 | 343 | 28 |
| 2022 | 9 | 25 | 22 | $3,300 | 348 | 28 |
| 2021 | 9 | 26 | 23 | $3,150 | 349 | 28.5 |
| 2020 | 3 | 24 | 23 | $3,400 | 370 | 28 |
| 2019 | 3 | 24 | 23 | $3,400 | 370 | 29 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Giulia | Gasoline | 27 | $3,050 | 2026 |
| Volkswagen Golf/GTI | Gasoline | 27 | $2,500 | 2026 |
| Cadillac CT5 | Gasoline | 26 | $3,150 | 2026 |
| Mazda 3 | Gasoline | 30 | $2,250 | 2026 |
| Nissan Altima | Gasoline | 30 | $2,250 | 2026 |
Rated almost identically and covered by this page:
- Volvo S90 Hybrid 28 MPG, $2,950 a year, 1 version, last rated 2026
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Rankings: Midsize cars, Hybrid, Mercedes-Benz, Hybrid midsize cars.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.