1992 rankings · Large Cars
Most Fuel-Efficient 1992 Large Cars, Ranked
We ranked all 22 EPA-rated 1992 large cars by what they cost to fuel. The Ford LTD Crown Victoria leads at about $2,325 a year (20 MPG), while the Mercedes-Benz 600 is the most expensive to run at $4,938 (12 MPG). The median large car costs $2,447 a year to fuel. The class includes 0 electric and 2 hybrid or plug-in models.
Fuel costs assume 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gal regular, $3.95/gal premium and 18¢/kWh. Each model is shown in its most efficient configuration.
Top 15
Annual fuel cost (lower is better)All 22 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford LTD Crown Victoria | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 2 | Mercury Grand Marquis | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 3 | Lincoln Town Car | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 4 | Saab 9000 | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 5 | Buick LeSabre | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 6 | Buick Park Avenue | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 7 | Chevrolet Caprice | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 8 | Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 9 | Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 10 | Pontiac Bonneville | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 11 | Eagle Premier | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 12 | Dodge Monaco | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 13 | Chrysler Imperial/New Yorker Fifth Avenue | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 14 | Buick Roadmaster | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 15 | Chevrolet Caprice Hybrid | Hybrid | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 16 | Lincoln Continental | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 17 | Cadillac Brougham | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 18 | Cadillac Brougham Hybrid | Hybrid | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 19 | J.K. Motors Merc Benz 300SEL | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,100 |
| 20 | Cadillac Fleetwood/DeVille | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $3,292 |
| 21 | Wallace Environmental Wetl 600 SEL | Gas | 12 MPG | — | $4,938 |
| 22 | Mercedes-Benz 600 | Gas | 12 MPG | — | $4,938 |