1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL.

The 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL has 3 model options: Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L, Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L and Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L.

The 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL is 16 miles per gallon.

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

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L 15 14 17
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L 17 15 21
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L 16 14 21

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL is $4,367.

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 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $10,333 more on fuel.

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

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L $4,150 spend $9,250 more
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L $4,350 spend $10,250 more
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L $4,600 spend $11,500 more

The 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL is also subject to the Gas Guzzler Tax, which is a federal tax on vehicles that has a combined MPG of less than 22.5.

The tables below show how much you can expect to pay in Gas Guzzler taxes.

Model Option Gas Guzzler Tax
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L $4,500
Model Option Gas Guzzler Tax
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L $3,000
Model Option Gas Guzzler Tax
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L $3,700

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL will consume in one year is 19 barrels.

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

Model Option Barrels
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L 20
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L 18
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L 19

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL model options.

Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG 14
Highway MPG 17
Combined MPG 15
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $9,250
Gas Guzzler Tax $7,700
Fuel Cost $4,150
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 20
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Two Seaters
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG 15
Highway MPG 21
Combined MPG 17
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $10,250
Gas Guzzler Tax $7,700
Fuel Cost $4,350
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 18
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic 5-spd
Vehicle Class Two Seaters
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG 14
Highway MPG 21
Combined MPG 16
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $11,500
Gas Guzzler Tax $7,700
Fuel Cost $4,600
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 19
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Two Seaters
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

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