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Mercedes-Benz 300 MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 26 MPG combined in 1990–1991 and 1993, the 300D 2.5 Turbo. Its weakest year peaked at 18 MPG (1988–1989).

Mercedes-Benz 300: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1984–19931015202530MPG19851986199019841990199326 MPG peaklowest peak 18Mercedes-Benz 300: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year1015202530MPG19841986198819901993
lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its classengine list turned over
576.9 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 1993 version, the 300D 2.5 Turbo. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Mercedes-Benz 300 has EPA ratings for 10 model years, 1984–1993, most often among compact cars. In 1988 even its most efficient version rated lowest of 24 midsize-large station wagons (next up: the Pontiac Safari); it sat in its class's bottom five in seven model years.

The best version of the 300 ranked fifth (tied) of 24 midsize-large station wagons in 1987, behind the class leader, the Dodge Aries, and it placed in its class top five in two model years. Of the 991 car nameplates on this site, few have had a diesel version (60 of them); this one has.

Among 49 compact cars, 1993

The 300 placed 11th (tied). The class leader was the Ford Escort at 30 MPG. The next higher rating, 27 MPG, is shared by four nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 49 compact cars rated for 19931015202530300 26median 23EscortBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 49 compact cars rated for 19931015202530300 26median 23

Where the engine list turned over

  • 1985

    Dropped: 3.0-liter 5-cylinder, 3.8-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 22 → 21 MPG.

  • 1986

    New: 3.0-liter 6-cylinder diesel, 3.0-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 21 → 22 MPG.

  • 1990

    New: 2.5-liter 5-cylinder diesel, 2.6-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 18 → 26 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Diesel

    Rated in 1984–1987 and 1990–1993.

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 1984 and 1986–1993.

All 10 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
1993300D 2.5 Turbo2623 / 301511
1992300D 2.5 Turbo diesel2523 / 291511
1991300D 2.5 Turbo diesel2623 / 301516
1990300D 2.5 Turbo diesel2623 / 301611
1989300CE1816 / 20156
1988300CE1816 / 23166
1987300D diesel2422 / 27184
1986300SDL diesel2221 / 24183
1985300D/300CD diesel2119 / 23196
1984300D/300CD2221 / 241511

Version names in the EPA list: 300CE, 300D, 300D 2.5 Turbo, 300D/300CD, 300E, 300E 2.6, 300E 2.8, 300E 4Matic, 300SD, 300SD/380SE, 300SDL, 300SE, 300SEL, 300SL, 300TD, 300TE, 300TE 4Matic.

Same class, 1993

Ford Escort30 MPGDodge Shadow26 MPGPlymouth Sundance/Duster26 MPGRolls-Royce Corniche/Continental11 MPG

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