Mercedes-Benz · 1984–1993 · Gas
Mercedes-Benz 300 MPG by year
The EPA has rated 9 model years of the Mercedes-Benz 300, from 1984 to 1993. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1992, at 20 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1993 model is 27% more efficient than the best 1984 model (19 vs. 15 MPG). The 1993 model is 17% less efficient than the median compact car that year (19 vs. 23 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- 300, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every 300 model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 15 |
17 / 22 | 23 | — | 7 | $3,118 |
| 1992 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 15 |
18 / 23 | 23 | — | 9 | $2,962 |
| 1991 | Gas | 15 MPG lowest 15 |
14 / 17 | 23 | — | 12 | $3,100 |
| 1990 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 16 |
16 / 21 | 23 | — | 9 | $3,292 |
| 1989 | Gas | 15 MPG lowest 15 |
15 / 16 | 24 | — | 4 | $3,100 |
| 1988 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 16 |
16 / 20 | 24 | — | 4 | $3,292 |
| 1987 | Gas | 18 MPG | 16 / 20 | 24 | — | 1 | $3,292 |
| 1986 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 18 |
16 / 23 | 25 | — | 2 | $3,118 |
| 1984 | Gas | 15 MPG | 15 / 17 | 24 | — | 1 | $3,100 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz 300 year has the best fuel economy?
The 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300, rated up to 20 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $2,962 a year.
Which Mercedes-Benz 300 year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1987 model, whose most efficient version is rated 18 MPG combined (about $3,292 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Mercedes-Benz 300?
The 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 is rated up to 19 MPG combined.