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2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 fuel economy

The EPA lists 3 versions of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500. Combined fuel economy ranges from 16 to 18 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 15 city / 23 highway.

At a glance

Combined
16 to 18 MPG depending on version
City and highway
15 and 23 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$4,550 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
E500
Automatic 7-spd
8-cyl 5.0L Rear-Wheel Drive 152318 MPG $4,550
E500 4matic
Automatic 5-spd
8-cyl 5.0L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 141916 MPG $5,150
E500 4matic (Wagon)
Automatic 5-spd
8-cyl 5.0L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 141816 MPG $5,150
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $4,550 per year in fuel, versus $5,150 for the least efficient.

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