1984 · Compact Car · Diesel

1984 Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (21 city / 23 highway) on diesel. Among 45 compact cars rated for 1984, it ranks 35th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $2,523 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 21 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,523 15,000 mi/yr · $16.82 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1984 #35 of 45 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Diesel $/gal

Fuel average

The 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	21	8.9	11.2
Highway	23	9.8	10.2
Combined	22	9.4	10.7

How it ranks among 1984 Compact Cars

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1Ford Escort Diesel39 MPG $1,423
2Mercury Lynx Diesel39 MPG $1,423
3Ford Escort32 MPG $1,453
4Mercury Lynx32 MPG $1,453
5Renault Alliance/Encore32 MPG $1,453
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35Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel22 MPG $2,523
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45Rolls-Royce Camargue8 MPG $5,812

1984 300 DieselOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

300 Diesel MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
— · 3.0L 5-cyl · 4-speed automatic 300D/300CD	Diesel	21 MPG	23 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,523
— · 3.0L 5-cyl · 4-speed automatic 300D/300CD	Diesel	21 MPG	24 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,523
— · 3.0L 5-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic 300SD/380SE	Diesel	21 MPG	24 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,523
— · 3.0L 5-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic 300SD/380SE	Diesel	21 MPG	23 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,523

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Diesel
Engine / motor: 3.0L 5-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: —
Passenger volume: 89 cu ft
Cargo volume: 13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 463 g/mi

1984 Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel vs. rivals

vs BMW 7 Series 18 MPG · $2,583/yr 300 Diesel saves $61/yr vs BMW 5 Series 20 MPG · $2,325/yr 5 Series saves $198/yr vs Volvo 240 Diesel 26 MPG · $2,135/yr 240 Diesel saves $388/yr vs Saab 900 21 MPG · $2,214/yr 900 saves $308/yr vs Volvo 240 23 MPG · $2,022/yr 240 saves $501/yr vs Cadillac Eldorado 17 MPG · $2,735/yr 300 Diesel saves $213/yr vs Cadillac Cimarron 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Cimarron saves $663/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 300 15 MPG · $3,100/yr 300 Diesel saves $577/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel?

Up to 22 MPG combined (21 city / 23 highway).

What fuel does the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel?