Mercedes-Benz 500SEL MPG and Fuel Economy

Mercedes-Benz have been manufacturing models of 500SEL for 3 years, with the latest vehicle in 1993 having a combined MPG of 13.

The estimated fuel cost for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL is $5,700 per year.

Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $17,000 more on fuel driving a 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL.

🛢 The Mercedes-Benz 500SEL will consume roughly 23 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

💨 For every mile driven, the Mercedes-Benz 500SEL will emit -1 grams of CO2, which is 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 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL.

The table below is a complete list of the 3 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.

Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.

VehicleCombined MPGFuel Cost
1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL13$5,700
1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL14$4,450
1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL13$4,800

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