Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs Honda Civic
The Honda Civic is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 49 mpg combined versus 28 mpg for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, a 21 mpg advantage and costs about $1,450 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Honda Civic leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Midsize Cars · 136 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 28 mpg | 49 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 25 mpg | 50 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 33 mpg | 47 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,700 | $1,250 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 115 g/mi ✓ | 181 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI, SIDI; FFV | SIDI, SIDI; Hybrid, 2.0, RNG=193 |
| Transmissions | Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 7-spd | Manual 6-spd, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic (AV-S7) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Premium or E85 | Premium, Regular, CNG |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 136 | 132 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
E-Class vs Civic: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class or the Honda Civic?
The Honda Civic is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 49 mpg combined versus 28 mpg for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, a 21 mpg advantage and costs about $1,450 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Honda Civic runs about $1,250 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,700 for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class — a difference of roughly $1,450 per year.
What engines do the E-Class and Civic offer?
Mercedes-Benz E-Class: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI, SIDI; FFV. Honda Civic: SIDI, SIDI; Hybrid, 2.0, RNG=193.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the Honda Civic as Midsize Cars, so they compete directly.
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