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Subcompact Cars · 2011–2015

Mercedes-Benz E350 Convertible

23 MPG The 2015 Mercedes-Benz E350 Convertible is EPA-rated at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 652 gallons, $2087 a year in fuel, or $0.139 per mile at $3.20/gal.

Across its full 2011–2015 run it averages 21.9 MPG, improving by 3 MPG over 5 model years.

Combined23MPG · 2015
Cost per mile$0.139at $3.20/gal
Fuel per year$208715,000 miles
Class rank103of 229

Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages

The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.

Fuel pricePer mile10,000 mi/yr15,000 mi/yr20,000 mi/yr
$2.50/gal $0.109 $1087 $1630 $2174
$3.00/gal $0.130 $1304 $1957 $2609
$3.20/gal $0.139 $1391 $2087 $2783
$3.50/gal $0.152 $1522 $2283 $3043
$4.00/gal $0.174 $1739 $2609 $3478
$4.50/gal $0.196 $1957 $2935 $3913
$5.00/gal $0.217 $2174 $3261 $4348

Every model year

Every model year of the Mercedes-Benz E350 Convertible in the EPA database, averaged across trims.
YearCombinedCityHighwayEPA fuel cost/yrCO₂ g/miTrims
2015 23 MPG2028 $33503921
2014 22.5 MPG19.528 $34253942
2013 22 MPG1928 $35004002
2012 22 MPG1928 $35004042
2011 20 MPG1725 $38504441

Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.

How it compares in its class

Among the 229 subcompact cars models tracked here, the Mercedes-Benz E350 Convertible ranks 103 on current figures, against a class average of 24.2 MPG.

Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: BMW 318i/318is (23.5), Nissan Pulsar NX (23.5), Subaru Hatchback (23.5), Volkswagen Cabrio (23.5), BMW 230i xDrive Convertible (24).

Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 392 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.9 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.

Questions

What MPG does the Mercedes-Benz E350 Convertible get?

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz E350 Convertible is rated at 23 MPG combined by the EPA — 20 city and 28 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 21.9 MPG, ranging from 20 to 23 depending on year and trim.

How much does a Mercedes-Benz E350 Convertible cost in fuel per year?

At 23 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 652 gallons — roughly $2087 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.139 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2015 model is $3350.

Has the Mercedes-Benz E350 Convertible become more efficient over time?

Yes. It has gone from 20 MPG in 2011 to 23 in 2015 — an improvement of 3 MPG, or 15% across 5 model years.

Is the Mercedes-Benz E350 Convertible efficient for its class?

It ranks 103 of 229 in the Subcompact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 24.2 MPG. That is 1.2 worse than typical for the class.

EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.

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