1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 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 190E 2.3-16.

The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 has 2 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L.

The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 is 19 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L191822
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L191724

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 is $3,900.

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 190E 2.3-16 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $8,000 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 4-cyl, 2.3 L$3,900spend $8,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$3,900spend $8,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 will consume in one year is 16 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 4-cyl, 2.3 L16
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L16

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Emit?

The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 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 190E 2.3-16.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $8,000
Fuel Cost$3,900
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $8,000
Fuel Cost$3,900
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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