1987 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5.

The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 has 2 model options: Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L and Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L.

The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L runs on diesel and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L runs on diesel and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 is 28 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L282631
Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L282533

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 is $2,750.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,250 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L$2,750spend $2,250 more
Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L$2,750spend $2,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 will consume in one year is 13 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L13
Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L13

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 Emit?

The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 model options.

Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG26
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG28
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,250
Fuel Cost$2,750
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders5
Displacement2.5
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG25
Highway MPG33
Combined MPG28
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,250
Fuel Cost$2,750
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders5
Displacement2.5
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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