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1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 MPG & fuel economy

The 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 is a subcompact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 20 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1985 model. Among 61 subcompact cars rated for 1986, it ranks 46th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,325 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 17 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,325 15,000 mi/yr · $15.50 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1986 #46 of 61 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway2410.29.8
Combined208.511.8

How it ranks among 1986 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint48 MPG $969
  2. 2Pontiac Firefly40 MPG $1,162
  3. 3Isuzu I-Mark34 MPG $1,368
  4. 4Chevrolet Spectrum34 MPG $1,368
  5. 5Pontiac Sunburst34 MPG $1,368
  6. 46Mercedes-Benz 19020 MPG $2,325
  7. 61Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental8 MPG $5,812
1986 190Other subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

190 MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
190		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
190		 Gas 18 MPG 21 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
190		 Gas 18 MPG 22 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
190		 Gas 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.3L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
84 cu ft
Cargo volume
11 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
444 g/mi

1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. rivals

vs Audi Coupe GT 19 MPG · $2,447/yr 190 saves $122/yr vs BMW 3 Series 21 MPG · $2,214/yr 3 Series saves $111/yr vs BMW 6 Series 17 MPG · $2,735/yr 190 saves $410/yr vs Audi 4000 24 MPG · $1,938/yr 4000 saves $387/yr vs Alfa Romeo GTV 19 MPG · $2,447/yr 190 saves $122/yr vs Acura Integra 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Integra saves $465/yr vs Jaguar XJ 15 MPG · $3,100/yr 190 saves $775/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 190 Diesel 28 MPG · $1,982/yr 190 Diesel saves $343/yr vs Porsche 944 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost

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Same year, other powertrains: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 Diesel (28 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190?

Up to 20 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 19 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190?

The 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 per year?

About $2,325 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $15.50 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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