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1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 MPG & fuel economy

The 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 is a compact car offered in 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 15 MPG combined (14 city / 17 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 19 MPG. That's down 3 MPG from the 1990 model. Among 45 compact cars rated for 1991, it ranks 36th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $3,100 a year to fuel.

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Combined 15 MPG 14 MPG city · 17 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $3,100 15,000 mi/yr · $20.67 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1991 #36 of 45 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 7.2 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	14	6.0	16.8
Highway	17	7.2	13.8
Combined	15	6.4	15.7

How it ranks among 1991 Compact Cars

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1Ford Escort30 MPG $1,550
2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
3Eagle Summit29 MPG $1,603
4Isuzu Stylus29 MPG $1,603
5Volkswagen Jetta Diesel34 MPG $1,632
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36Mercedes-Benz 30015 MPG $3,100
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45Wallace Environmental Wetl 41210 MPG $5,925

1991 300Other compact carsClass median: $2,114/yr

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

300 MPG across model years

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12 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic 300SL	Gas	14 MPG	17 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic 300SEL	Gas	14 MPG	16 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic 300E	Gas	15 MPG	16 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 2.6L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic 300E 2.6	Gas	17 MPG	22 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic 300CE	Gas	15 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic 300E	Gas	16 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic 300SL	Gas	15 MPG	21 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 · 4-speed automatic 300TE	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual 300SL	Gas	14 MPG	21 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic 300SE	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: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.0L 6-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 592 g/mi

1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. rivals

vs Acura Legend 19 MPG · $3,118/yr 300 saves $18/yr vs Alfa Romeo 164 19 MPG · $3,118/yr 300 saves $18/yr vs BMW M 18 MPG · $3,292/yr 300 saves $192/yr vs BMW 5 Series 16 MPG · $2,906/yr 5 Series saves $194/yr vs Jaguar XJ 17 MPG · $3,485/yr 300 saves $385/yr vs Volvo Coupe 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Coupe saves $517/yr vs Lexus ES 19 MPG · $2,447/yr ES saves $653/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel 26 MPG · $2,135/yr 300 Diesel saves $965/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel (26 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300?

Up to 15 MPG combined (14 city / 17 highway); ratings range from 15 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300?