Mercedes-benz E-Class Saloon 2013 running costs in France

Official UK VCA archive (2000–2013) figure for the 2013 Mercedes-benz E-Class Saloon: 4.3–6.9 L/100km, 111–160 g/km CO₂. At France prices (€2.21/L diesel), driving 15,000 km a year costs about €1,723 — €0.11 per kilometre.

Official figures — 2013 Mercedes-benz E-Class Saloon

Fuel typesDiesel · Petrol · Plug In Hybrid
Official consumption4.3–6.9 L/100km
CO₂ (official)111–160 g/km
Engine size1,796–2,143 cc
Configurations in source data3
Data sourceUK VCA archive (2000–2013) — NEDC test cycle (optimistic vs WLTP)

What it costs to run in France

Diesel (5.2 L/100km)€1,723/year
contrôle technique€78.00/year
Estimated annual running cost€1,801/year ≈ €150/month

Assumes 15,000 km a year and the current average France prices shown above (EU Oil Bulletin (DG ENER) week 31 Aug 2026: E95 €2.073/L). Insurance is not included because it depends on your age, history and the policy — add it in the full ownership calculator. Servicing, tyres and repairs also vary by car and driver.

How it compares with other diesel cars in France

The average diesel car in our France dataset uses 5.6 L/100km. The 2013 Mercedes-benz E-Class Saloon uses 5.2 L/100km — about 7.1% less than that average, or roughly €133 saved a year at 15,000 km.

2013 Mercedes-benz E-Class Saloon — configurations in the official data

FuelConsumptionCO₂EnginePowerSource variant
Diesel5.2 L/100km136 g/km2143 ccE 200 CDI with 17" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop · 20 variants (median NEDC)
Petrol6.9 L/100km160 g/km1796 ccE 200 with 18" & 19" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop · 9 variants (median NEDC)
Plug In Hybrid4.3 L/100km111 g/km2143 ccE 300 BLUETEC HYBRID with 17" rear wheels · 3 variants (median NEDC)

Figures are the official certified values recorded in the UK VCA archive (2000–2013), grouped across 3 configurations. Real-world consumption is typically higher than the certified figure, and NEDC-cycle figures are optimistic compared with the newer WLTP cycle.

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These are estimates built from official certified figures and current average prices. They are not financial advice. Verify the exact figure for the car you are buying — consumption varies by trim, tyres and driving style.