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2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

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Fuel tank capacity

17.4–21.1gal · 66–80 L

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a fuel tank capacity of 17.4 to 21.1 gallons (66–80 liters), depending on the trim. The most common size is 17.4 gallons, used on 8 trims.

A full tank is good for roughly 470–654 highway miles or 338–485 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

21.1 gal · Bigger than 70% of 2023 models we list.

Highway range
470–654 mi
City range
338–485 mi
Fuel
Premium unleaded (required)
EPA combined
19–26 MPG
EPA size class
Midsize Cars

2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class fuel tank capacity by trim

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Drive
Engine

All 13 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
AMG E 53 2dr Convertible AWD 3.0L 6cyl Twincharger mild hybrid 9A · AWD MPG 20 / 27Range 348 / 470 mi 3.0L 6cyl Twincharger mild hybrid 9A AWD 17.4 gal66 L 20 / 27 348 / 470 mi
AMG E 53 2dr Coupe AWD 3.0L 6cyl Twincharger mild hybrid 9A · AWD MPG 20 / 28Range 348 / 487 mi 3.0L 6cyl Twincharger mild hybrid 9A AWD 17.4 gal66 L 20 / 28 348 / 487 mi
E 350 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A · AWD MPG 21 / 30Range 365 / 522 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A AWD 17.4 gal66 L 21 / 30 365 / 522 mi
E 350 4dr Sedan 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A · RWD MPG 23 / 31Range 400 / 539 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A RWD 17.4 gal66 L 23 / 31 400 / 539 mi
E 450 2dr Convertible 3.0L 6cyl Turbo mild hybrid 9A · RWD MPG 22 / 29Range 383 / 505 mi 3.0L 6cyl Turbo mild hybrid 9A RWD 17.4 gal66 L 22 / 29 383 / 505 mi
E 450 2dr Coupe 3.0L 6cyl Turbo mild hybrid 9A · RWD MPG 23 / 30Range 400 / 522 mi 3.0L 6cyl Turbo mild hybrid 9A RWD 17.4 gal66 L 23 / 30 400 / 522 mi
E 450 4MATIC 2dr Convertible AWD 3.0L 6cyl Turbo mild hybrid 9A · AWD MPG 22 / 29Range 383 / 505 mi 3.0L 6cyl Turbo mild hybrid 9A AWD 17.4 gal66 L 22 / 29 383 / 505 mi
E 450 4MATIC 2dr Coupe AWD 3.0L 6cyl Turbo mild hybrid 9A · AWD MPG 21 / 30Range 365 / 522 mi 3.0L 6cyl Turbo mild hybrid 9A AWD 17.4 gal66 L 21 / 30 365 / 522 mi
AMG E 53 4dr Sedan AWD 3.0L 6cyl Twincharger mild hybrid 9A · AWD MPG 21 / 29Range 443 / 612 mi 3.0L 6cyl Twincharger mild hybrid 9A AWD 21.1 gal80 L 21 / 29 443 / 612 mi
AMG E 63 S 4dr Sedan AWD 4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A · AWD MPG 16 / 24Range 338 / 506 mi 4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A AWD 21.1 gal80 L 16 / 24 338 / 506 mi
AMG E 63 S 4dr Wagon AWD 4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A · AWD MPG 16 / 24Range 338 / 506 mi 4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A AWD 21.1 gal80 L 16 / 24 338 / 506 mi
E 450 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD 3.0L 6cyl Turbo mild hybrid 9A · AWD MPG 23 / 31Range 485 / 654 mi 3.0L 6cyl Turbo mild hybrid 9A AWD 21.1 gal80 L 23 / 31 485 / 654 mi
E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain 4dr Wagon AWD 3.0L 6cyl Turbo mild hybrid 9A · AWD MPG 21 / 28Range 443 / 591 mi 3.0L 6cyl Turbo mild hybrid 9A AWD 21.1 gal80 L 21 / 28 443 / 591 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 19 MPG, a full 21.1-gallon tank covers about 401 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full21.1506338
3/415.8380253
1/210.6253169
1/45.312784
1/82.66342

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 789 gallons, roughly 37 full tanks.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

EPA combined
19–26 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
342–474 g/mi
EPA greenhouse score
4–5 of 10
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

$91.87 to fill the 17.4-gallon tank from empty with premium, at this week's US average of $5.28 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
17.4 galPremium$5.28$91.87$68.90
21.1 galPremium$5.28$111.41$83.56

By region, 17.4-gallon tank

RegionPremium / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.93$85.78
Midwest$5.37$93.44
Gulf CoastLowest$4.57$79.52
Rocky Mountain$5.12$89.09
West Coast$6.08$105.79
CaliforniaHighest$6.36$110.66

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 17.4-gallon tank$91.87
  • 21.1-gallon tank$111.41
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$4,168

Starts at the US average for premium; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

E-Class tank size in other years

The 2023 E-Class uses the same 17.4–21.1 gal tank sizes as every E-Class since 2010.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2027 E-Class 17.4 gal 574 mi
2026 E-Class 17.4 gal 574 mi
2025 E-Class 17.4 gal 574 mi
2024 E-Class 17.4 gal 574 mi
2023 E-Class 17.4–21.1 gal 654 mi
2022 E-Class 17.4–21.1 gal 633 mi
2021 E-Class 17.4–21.1 gal 633 mi
2020 E-Class 17.4–21.1 gal 591 mi
2019 E-Class 17.4–21.1 gal 591 mi
2018 E-Class 17.4–21.1 gal 528 mi
Mercedes-Benz E-Class fuel tank by model yearSmallest tank Larger tank options
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2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs similar 2023 sedans

The E-Class has the largest tank of the six 2023 sedans compared here, 21.1 gallons against 20.1 for the BMW M5.

2023 modelTankLongest highway range
Mercedes-Benz E-Class 17.4–21.1 gal 654 mi
BMW M5 20.1 gal 422 mi
INFINITI Q50 20.0 gal 580 mi
Audi S6 19.3 gal 502 mi
Volvo S90 15.9 gal 525 mi
Lexus ES 250 15.9 gal 541 mi

Other 2023 sedans of a similar size, one model per brand.

2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class fuel system recalls

NHTSA lists 2 fuel-system recalls for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, out of 5 recalls in total. A recall applies only to the vehicles named in it, so check your VIN.

Delivery · Fuel pumpDec 21, 2023 · NHTSA 23V880000 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 79,676 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.

Risk and remedy

Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.

Delivery · Fuel pumpJun 26, 2023 · NHTSA 23V445000 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 143,551 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Risk and remedy

Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class holds between 17.4 and 21.1 gallons, depending on the trim. 17.4 gallons is the usual size; the 21.1-gallon tank comes on the AMG E 53 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger mild hybrid 9A).

How many gallons and liters does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class gas tank hold?

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class tank holds 66–80 liters, or 17.4–21.1 gallons in US gallons.

Which 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the biggest gas tank?

The 21.1-gallon tank is on the AMG E 53 4dr Sedan AWD, AMG E 63 S 4dr Sedan AWD, AMG E 63 S 4dr Wagon AWD and 2 other trims. The smallest tank, 17.4 gallons, is on the AMG E 53 2dr Convertible AWD.

Does AWD change the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class gas tank?

Yes. AWD: 17.4–21.1 gal; RWD: 17.4 gal.

How far can a 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class go on a full tank?

About 470–654 miles on the highway and 338–485 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class go on a quarter tank?

About 127 highway miles or 84 in town from the 21.1-gallon tank, which has roughly 5.3 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

What gas does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class take?

Premium unleaded (required). The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

At the US average of $5.28 a gallon for premium (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 17.4-gallon tank from empty costs $91.87. It ranges from $79.52 in the Gulf Coast to $110.66 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

About 131 pounds for the 21.1-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have a bigger gas tank than the Audi S6?

Yes. The 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class holds up to 21.1 gallons; the 2023 Audi S6 holds up to 19.3.

Has the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 fuel-system recalls for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: 23V880000 (delivery · fuel pump); 23V445000 (delivery · fuel pump). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is affected.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
  • Recalls: NHTSA recall database (Mercedes-Benz fuel system recalls).

Does your owner's manual say something different? Let us know and we'll fix it. More on how we check the numbers.

Other 2023 Mercedes-Benz models

AMG® GT21.1 gallons C-Class17.4 gallons CLA-Class13.5 gallons CLS-Class21.1 gallons G-Class26.4 gallons GLA-Class12.7 gallons GLB-Class15.9 gallons GLC-Class17.4 gallons GLC-Class Coupe17.4 gallons GLE-Class22.5 gallons GLE-Class Coupe22.5 gallons GLS-Class23.8 gallons