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1991 Mercedes-Benz 230 MPG & fuel economy

The 1991 Mercedes-Benz 230 is a midsize car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (16 city / 18 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 20 MPG. Among 42 midsize cars rated for 1991, it ranks 28th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,735 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 16 MPG city · 18 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,735 15,000 mi/yr · $18.24 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1991 #28 of 42 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Fuel average

The 1991 Mercedes-Benz 230's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 7.7 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	16	6.8	14.7
Highway	18	7.7	13.1
Combined	17	7.2	13.8

How it ranks among 1991 Midsize Cars

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1Dodge Spirit25 MPG $1,860
2Plymouth Acclaim25 MPG $1,860
3Chevrolet Corsica24 MPG $1,938
4Mazda 626/MX-624 MPG $1,938
5Buick Century22 MPG $2,114
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28Mercedes-Benz 23017 MPG $2,735
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42Rolls-Royce Eight/Mulsan/Mulsanne10 MPG $5,925

1991 230Other midsize carsClass median: $2,447/yr

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

2 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic 230E	Gas	16 MPG	18 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual 230TE	Gas	18 MPG	24 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 5 cu ft
Cargo volume: 5 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 523 g/mi

1991 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. rivals

vs Mercedes-Benz 260 16 MPG · $2,906/yr 230 saves $171/yr vs Import Trade Services ITS 520 15 MPG · $3,950/yr 230 saves $1,215/yr vs Audi 100 18 MPG · $2,583/yr 100 saves $152/yr vs Volvo 940 18 MPG · $2,583/yr 940 saves $152/yr vs Audi 200 18 MPG · $2,583/yr 200 saves $152/yr vs Lincoln Mark VII 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Mark VII saves $152/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 230?

Up to 17 MPG combined (16 city / 18 highway); ratings range from 17 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 230 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 230?