The Chrysler E-CLASS does 22 mpg combined (20 city, 25 highway), which works out to about $1,745 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits below the average of 25.7 mpg.
Every Chrysler E-CLASS engine, compared
The Chrysler E-CLASS was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 20 / 25 | 1984–1984 | $1,745 |
What that actually costs
The Chrysler E-CLASS burns a gallon every 22 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 545 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.145 |
| Fuel per year | $1,745 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,725 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | +$251 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,850 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Chrysler E-CLASS gives up 5 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 25 out there against 20 in town, a 25% drop worth $384 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 20 mpg | $1,920 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5 mpg (25%) | Typical for its type |
How the E-CLASS changed over the years
Combined figure across the 1 model year the E-CLASS was rated in, all of them at 22 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 20 / 25 | 1 | $1,745 |
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How we count
This page rests on 1 EPA ratings of the Chrysler E-CLASS — 1 engine across 1984–1984. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,850. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Chrysler E-CLASS get?
22 mpg combined on average — 20 in the city and 25 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1984–1984.
How much does a Chrysler E-CLASS cost in fuel per year?
About $1,745 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $8,725 over five years, or 0.145 dollars a mile.
Which E-CLASS engine is the most economical?
The 2.2L 4-cyl at 22 mpg.
Is the E-CLASS good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits below the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world E-CLASS figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Chrysler E-CLASS is $2,850 against the $1,745 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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