1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SE MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SE.

The 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SE has 2 model options: Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L and Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L.

The 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SE Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SE Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SE Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SE is 14 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L141315
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L141315

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SE?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SE is $4,450.

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 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SE to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $10,750 more on fuel.

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

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L$4,450spend $10,750 more
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L$4,450spend $10,750 more

The 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SE 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 OptionGas Guzzler Tax
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L$5,400
Model OptionGas Guzzler Tax
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L$5,400

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SE Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SE will consume in one year is 21 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L21
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L21

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SE Emit?

The 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SE will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SE.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SE model options.

Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SE Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L:

City MPG13
Highway MPG15
Combined MPG14
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $10,750
Gas Guzzler Tax$5,400
Fuel Cost$4,450
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum21
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SE Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L:

City MPG13
Highway MPG15
Combined MPG14
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $10,750
Gas Guzzler Tax$5,400
Fuel Cost$4,450
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum21
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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