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1993 Mercedes-Benz 500 MPG & fuel economy

The 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500 is a compact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 19 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 13 to 16 MPG. That's up 2 MPG from the 1992 model. Among 46 compact cars rated for 1993, it ranks 43rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,703 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 14 MPG city · 19 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,703 15,000 mi/yr · $24.69 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1993 #43 of 46 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway198.112.4
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 1993 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort30 MPG $1,550
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Mercury Tracer28 MPG $1,661
  4. 4Mazda 32328 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Saturn SL28 MPG $1,661
  6. 43Mercedes-Benz 50016 MPG $3,703
  7. 46Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental11 MPG $5,386
1993 500Other compact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

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

500 MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
500SL		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $3,703
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
500E		 Gas 14 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $3,703
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
500SEL		 Gas 12 MPG 16 MPG 13 MPG — $4,558

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
5.0L 8-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

1993 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. rivals

vs Audi V8 15 MPG · $3,950/yr 500 saves $247/yr vs Audi S4 18 MPG · $3,292/yr S4 saves $411/yr vs Jaguar XJ 18 MPG · $3,292/yr XJ saves $411/yr vs BMW M 14 MPG · $4,232/yr 500 saves $529/yr vs Acura Legend 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Legend saves $585/yr vs Alfa Romeo 164 19 MPG · $3,118/yr 164 saves $585/yr vs Audi 80/90 20 MPG · $2,962/yr 80/90 saves $741/yr vs Acura Vigor 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Vigor saves $741/yr vs Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental 11 MPG · $5,386/yr 500 saves $1,683/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 19 highway); ratings range from 13 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500 use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500?

The 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500 per year?

About $3,703 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $24.69 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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