2004 Mercedes-benz E 500 problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2004 Mercedes-benz E 500 get?

The 2004 Mercedes-benz E 500 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 17 mpg combined (15 city / 22 highway).

2004 Mercedes-benz E 500 at a glance

Combined17 mpg

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2004 Mercedes-benz E 500 MPG & running costs

Combined17 mpg

City15 mpg

Highway22 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$4,850

EPA size classMidsize Cars

TransmissionAutomatic 7-spd

Passenger volume97 cu ft

Cargo volume14 cu ft

5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$12,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2004 Mercedes-benz E 500 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$24,250

Fuel only$24,250

Per mile$0.32

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

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2004 Mercedes-benz E 500 — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2004 Mercedes-benz E 500 get?

The 2004 Mercedes-benz E 500 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 17 mpg combined (15 city / 22 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.