Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs Dodge Challenger
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 28 mpg combined versus 23 mpg for the Dodge Challenger, a 5 mpg advantage and costs about $50 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Midsize Cars · 136 configurations
2015–2023
Dodge Challenger
Midsize Cars · 95 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Dodge Challenger |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 28 mpg ✓ | 23 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 25 mpg ✓ | 19 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 33 mpg ✓ | 30 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,700 | $2,650 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 115 g/mi ✓ | 389 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI, SIDI; FFV | 3.6, 5.7, 6.4, 6.2 |
| Transmissions | Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 7-spd | Automatic 8-spd, Manual 6-spd |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Premium or E85 | Regular, Midgrade, Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2023 |
| Configurations on record | 136 | 95 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
E-Class vs Challenger: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class or the Dodge Challenger?
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 28 mpg combined versus 23 mpg for the Dodge Challenger, a 5 mpg advantage and costs about $50 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Dodge Challenger runs about $2,650 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,700 for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class — a difference of roughly $50 per year.
What engines do the E-Class and Challenger offer?
Mercedes-Benz E-Class: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI, SIDI; FFV. Dodge Challenger: 3.6, 5.7, 6.4, 6.2.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the Dodge Challenger as Midsize Cars, so they compete directly.
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