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1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 MPG & fuel economy

The 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 is a compact car offered in 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (16 city / 21 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 18 MPG. That's up 3 MPG from the 1989 model. Among 38 compact cars rated for 1990, it ranks 36th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,292 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 16 MPG city · 21 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $3,292 15,000 mi/yr · $21.94 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1990 #36 of 38 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	16	6.8	14.7
Highway	21	8.9	11.2
Combined	18	7.7	13.1

How it ranks among 1990 Compact Cars

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1Ford Escort32 MPG $1,453
2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
3Isuzu Stylus30 MPG $1,550
4Volkswagen Jetta Diesel34 MPG $1,632
5Mazda 323 Protege28 MPG $1,661
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36Mercedes-Benz 30018 MPG $3,292
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38Mercedes-Benz 56014 MPG $4,232

1990 300Other compact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

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

300 MPG across model years

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9 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic 300E	Gas	16 MPG	21 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292
RWD · 2.6L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic 300E 2.6	Gas	17 MPG	21 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic 300SL	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic 300CE	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic 300E 4Matic	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual 300SL	Gas	14 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic 300SE	Gas	15 MPG	17 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic 300TE	Gas	15 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic 300TE 4Matic	Gas	15 MPG	18 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.0L 6-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 93 cu ft
Cargo volume: 15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 494 g/mi

1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. rivals

vs Jaguar XJ 17 MPG · $3,485/yr 300 saves $194/yr vs BMW 5 Series 18 MPG · $2,583/yr 5 Series saves $708/yr vs Volvo 780 18 MPG · $2,583/yr 780 saves $708/yr vs Acura Legend 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Legend saves $844/yr vs Volvo 240 21 MPG · $2,214/yr 240 saves $1,077/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel 26 MPG · $2,135/yr 300 Diesel saves $1,157/yr vs Lexus ES 19 MPG · $2,447/yr ES saves $844/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 560 14 MPG · $4,232/yr 300 saves $940/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel (26 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300?

Up to 18 MPG combined (16 city / 21 highway); ratings range from 16 to 18 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300?