1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL 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 420SEL.

The 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars 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 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL gets up to 14 miles per gallon in the city, and 17 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL is 15 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL is $4,950 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 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $13,250 more on fuel.

The 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL 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 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL is 15 miles per gallon, and according to the current tax for each level of MPG, you can expect to pay a tax of $4,500 per year.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL Consume?

The 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL will consume roughly 20 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 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL.

City MPG 14
Highway MPG 17
Combined MPG 15
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $13,250
Gas Guzzler Tax $7,700
Fuel Cost $4,950
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 20
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Midsize Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Related Mercedes-Benz Models from 1991

If you're interested in other Mercedes-Benz models from 1991, 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
350SDL Turbo 21
300TE 4Matic 16
300E 2.6 19
300SE 16
300SEL 15
300SL 15
300SEL 16
230CE 20
560SEC 14
230E 20
200E 20
350SD Turbo 21
260E 16
190E 17
300SL 17
230E 17
300SEL 15
560SEL 14
300E 4Matic 17
500SL 14

Disclaimer

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