1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD 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 300TD.

The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD runs on diesel and is in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons 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 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD gets up to 21 miles per gallon in the city, and 25 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD is 22 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD is $3,500 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 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $6,000 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Consume?

The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD will consume roughly 16 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 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD.

City MPG21
Highway MPG25
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum16
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize-Large Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Related Mercedes-Benz Models from 1987

If you're interested in other Mercedes-Benz models from 1987, 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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  • "1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/300td/1987.

  • "1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/300td/1987. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/300td/1987.