1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E.

The 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact 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 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E gets up to 13 miles per gallon in the city, and 16 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E is 14 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E is $5,300 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 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $15,000 more on fuel.

The 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E 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 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E is 14 miles per gallon, and according to the current tax for each level of MPG, you can expect to pay a tax of $5,400 per year.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E Consume?

The 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E will consume roughly 21 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 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E.

City MPG13
Highway MPG16
Combined MPG14
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $15,000
Gas Guzzler Tax$5,400
Fuel Cost$5,300
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum21
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Mercedes-Benz Models from 1992

If you're interested in other Mercedes-Benz models from 1992, 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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  • "1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/500e/1992.

  • "1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/500e/1992. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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