1990 Mercedes-Benz 300TE MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300TE.

The 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300TE runs on premium gasoline 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 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300TE is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300TE Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300TE gets up to 15 miles per gallon in the city, and 19 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300TE is 16 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300TE?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300TE is $4,600 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 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300TE to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $11,500 more on fuel.

The 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300TE 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 combined average MPG for the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300TE is 16 miles per gallon, and according to the current tax for each level of MPG, you can expect to pay a tax of $3,700 per year.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300TE Consume?

The 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300TE will consume roughly 19 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 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300TE.

City MPG 15
Highway MPG 19
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 Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Midsize-Large Station Wagons
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Related Mercedes-Benz Models from 1990

If you're interested in other Mercedes-Benz models from 1990, 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.

Model Combined MPG
560SEC 14
300E 4Matic 17
300SE 16
500SL 14
300SL 17
420SEL 15
190E 2.6 20
300E 18
300SL 16
190E 2.6 18
300D 2.5 Turbo 26
300CE 17
350SDL Turbo 21
560SEL 13
300SEL 16
420SE 13
300TE 4Matic 16
300E 2.6 18

Disclaimer

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