1988 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 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5.

The 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 runs on diesel and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 gets up to 26 miles per gallon in the city, and 31 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 is 28 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 is $2,750 per year.

That value has 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.

If you were to compare a 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,250 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 Consume?

The 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 will consume roughly 13 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

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

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5.

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
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders5
Displacement2.5
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Mercedes-Benz Models from 1988

If you're interested in other Mercedes-Benz models from 1988, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

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  • "1988 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/190d-2-5/1988.

  • "1988 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/190d-2-5/1988. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/190d-2-5/1988.