Mercedes-Benz E200 GCC-spec vehicles, such as those commonly sold in Dubai and Abu Dhabi showrooms, typically have a fuel tank capacity of 65 liters. This specification is designed for Gulf driving conditions and is listed in the official vehicle manuals for UAE models.
For practical planning for UAE drivers, the real-world range is more important than just the tank size. A 2024 model running on Special 95 petrol, with an average fuel consumption of around 10.5 km/l in mixed Dubai traffic (including Sheikh Zayed Road congestion), will offer a realistic range of about 680-685 km per full tank. This figure accounts for constant air-conditioning use during summer. Compared to popular fleet sedans in the UAE, the E200's tank offers a useful balance. For instance, the latest Toyota Camry Hybrid GCC-spec has a 50-liter tank but achieves a far higher range due to its hybrid system, while a BMW 520i (GCC) often has a 68-liter capacity. It's important to refuel before the low fuel warning, which typically activates with 8-9 liters remaining (enough for roughly 80-95 km depending on traffic), to avoid pump issues in high heat.
For vehicle registration and specification verification, the RTA Dubai provides official vehicle inspection reports that confirm factory specifications, including fuel tank capacity. Furthermore, the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure periodically releases fuel economy guidelines for various vehicle segments sold in the country, which helps contextualize fuel consumption data. The main cost factor for a luxury sedan like this in the UAE is not fuel, but the annual depreciation and high insurance costs. Over a 3-year ownership period with 25,000 km driven per year, you can expect a total fuel cost of approximately AED 21,000 (assuming Special 95 at AED 3.00/liter), which is a smaller portion of the TCO compared to the vehicle's significant initial value drop.
|-Fuel tank capacity: 65 liters (GCC-spec)|
|-Practical range in UAE traffic: ~680 km|
|-Low fuel warning reserve: ~8-9 liters|
|-Annual fuel cost (25,000 km): ~AED 7,000|
