Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG (wagon)
18 MPG The 2013 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG (wagon) is EPA-rated at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 23 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 833 gallons, $2667 a year in fuel, or $0.178 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2007–2013 run it averages 15.8 MPG, improving by 4 MPG over 5 model years.
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 price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.139 | $1389 | $2083 | $2778 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.178 | $1778 | $2667 | $3556 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.194 | $1944 | $2917 | $3889 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.222 | $2222 | $3333 | $4444 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.278 | $2778 | $4167 | $5556 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 18 MPG | 15 | 23 | $4300 | 488 | 1 |
| 2012 | 18 MPG | 15 | 23 | $4300 | 494 | 1 |
| 2009 | 15 MPG | 13 | 18 | $5150 | 592 | 1 |
| 2008 | 14 MPG | 12 | 18 | $5500 | 635 | 1 |
| 2007 | 14 MPG | 12 | 18 | $5500 | 635 | 1 |
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 26 midsize station wagons models tracked here, the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG (wagon) ranks 21 on current figures, against a class average of 21.7 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4motion (19), Mercedes-Benz E320 (Wagon) (20), Saab 9-5 Wagon (20.5), Volvo V70 AWD (20.5), Audi A6 Avant quattro (21).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 488 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG (wagon) get?
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG (wagon) is rated at 18 MPG combined by the EPA — 15 city and 23 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 15.8 MPG, ranging from 14 to 18 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG (wagon) cost in fuel per year?
At 18 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 833 gallons — roughly $2667 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.178 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2013 model is $4300.
Has the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG (wagon) become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 14 MPG in 2007 to 18 in 2013 — an improvement of 4 MPG, or 29% across 5 model years.
Is the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG (wagon) efficient for its class?
It ranks 21 of 26 in the Midsize Station Wagons class on current figures, against a class average of 21.7 MPG. That is 3.7 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.