1988 · Subcompact Car · Diesel

1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 Diesel is a subcompact car with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 28 MPG combined (26 city / 31 highway) on diesel. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1987 model. Among 55 subcompact cars rated for 1988, it ranks 29th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $1,982 a year to fuel.

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Combined 28 MPG 26 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,982 15,000 mi/yr · $13.21 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1988 #29 of 55 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 Diesel's fuel average is 11.9 km/L (8.4 L/100 km), or 28 MPG combined: 11.1 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2611.19.0
Highway3113.27.6
Combined2811.98.4

How it ranks among 1988 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint47 MPG $989
  2. 2Pontiac Firefly39 MPG $1,192
  3. 3Suzuki Forsa39 MPG $1,192
  4. 4Ford Festiva35 MPG $1,329
  5. 5Daihatsu Charade34 MPG $1,368
  6. 29Mercedes-Benz 190 Diesel28 MPG $1,982
  7. 55Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1988 190 DieselOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

190 Diesel MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 4-speed automatic
190D 2.5
Diesel 26 MPG 31 MPG 28 MPG — $1,982

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Diesel
Engine / motor
2.5L 5-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
84 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
364 g/mi

1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 Diesel vs. rivals

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Same year, other powertrains: 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 (21 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 Diesel?

Up to 28 MPG combined (26 city / 31 highway).

What fuel does the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 Diesel?

The 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 Diesel's fuel average is 11.9 km/L (8.4 L/100 km), or 28 MPG combined: 11.1 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 Diesel per year?

About $1,982 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, or $13.21 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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