1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD/380SE MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD/380SE.

The 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD/380SE has 5 model options: Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L, Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L, Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 3.8 L, Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L and Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 3.8 L.

The 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD/380SE Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L runs on diesel and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD/380SE Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L runs on diesel and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD/380SE Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 3.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD/380SE Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L runs on diesel and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD/380SE Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 3.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD/380SE Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD/380SE is 19 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L222124
Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L222123
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 3.8 L151517
Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L222123
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 3.8 L151517

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD/380SE?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD/380SE is $3,760.

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 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD/380SE to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $7,300 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, 3.0 L$3,500spend $6,000 more
Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L$3,500spend $6,000 more
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 3.8 L$4,150spend $9,250 more
Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L$3,500spend $6,000 more
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 3.8 L$4,150spend $9,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD/380SE Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD/380SE will consume in one year is 18 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, 3.0 L16
Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L16
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 3.8 L20
Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L16
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 3.8 L20

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD/380SE Emit?

The 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD/380SE 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 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD/380SE.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 5 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD/380SE model options.

Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD/380SE Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders5
Displacement3
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD/380SE Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG23
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Diesel
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders5
Displacement3
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 3.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD/380SE Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 3.8 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG17
Combined MPG15
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $9,250
Fuel Cost$4,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum20
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders8
Displacement3.8
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD/380SE Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG23
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders5
Displacement3
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 3.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD/380SE Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 3.8 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG17
Combined MPG15
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $9,250
Fuel Cost$4,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum20
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders8
Displacement3.8
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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