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1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 MPG & fuel economy

The 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 is a compact car offered in 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (18 city / 23 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 20 MPG. That's up 5 MPG from the 1991 model. Among 46 compact cars rated for 1992, it ranks 33rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,962 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 18 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,962 15,000 mi/yr · $19.75 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1992 #33 of 46 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	23	9.8	10.2
Combined	20	8.5	11.8

How it ranks among 1992 Compact Cars

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1Ford Escort30 MPG $1,550
2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
3Mercury Tracer29 MPG $1,603
4Isuzu Stylus29 MPG $1,603
5Mazda 32328 MPG $1,661
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33Mercedes-Benz 30020 MPG $2,962
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46Wallace Environmental Wetl 41210 MPG $5,925

1992 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 · 2.6L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic 300E 2.6	Gas	18 MPG	23 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
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
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual 300SL	Gas	15 MPG	21 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic 300CE	Gas	15 MPG	21 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic 300TE	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic 300E 4Matic	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
RWD · 3.2L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic 300SE	Gas	14 MPG	17 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,950

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.6L 6-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 93 cu ft
Cargo volume: 15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 444 g/mi

1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. rivals

vs Acura Legend 19 MPG · $3,118/yr 300 saves $156/yr vs BMW 5 Series 17 MPG · $2,735/yr 5 Series saves $227/yr vs Acura Vigor 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Same fuel cost vs Alfa Romeo 164 19 MPG · $3,118/yr 300 saves $156/yr vs Jaguar XJ 17 MPG · $3,485/yr 300 saves $523/yr vs Lexus ES 19 MPG · $2,447/yr ES saves $515/yr vs Volvo 240 22 MPG · $2,114/yr 240 saves $849/yr vs BMW M 14 MPG · $4,232/yr 300 saves $1,270/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel 25 MPG · $2,220/yr 300 Diesel saves $742/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel (25 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300?

Up to 20 MPG combined (18 city / 23 highway); ratings range from 15 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300?