1992 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 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SE.

The 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SE 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 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SE is, we have the information you need.

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

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SE gets up to 10 miles per gallon in the city, and 13 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SE is 11 miles per gallon.

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

The estimated fuel costs for the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SE is $6,700 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 500SE to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $22,000 more on fuel.

The 1992 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 combined average MPG for the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SE is 11 miles per gallon, and according to the current tax for each level of MPG, you can expect to pay a tax of $7,700 per year.

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

The 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SE will consume roughly 27 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 500SE.

City MPG10
Highway MPG13
Combined MPG11
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $22,000
Gas Guzzler Tax$7,700
Fuel Cost$6,700
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum27
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5.6
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize 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 500SE MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/500se/1992.

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

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