1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL 5.0L 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 500SEL 5.0L.

The 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL 5.0L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Large 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 500SEL 5.0L is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL 5.0L Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL 5.0L gets up to 11 miles per gallon in the city, and 15 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL 5.0L is 13 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL 5.0L?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL 5.0L is $5,700 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 500SEL 5.0L to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $17,000 more on fuel.

The 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL 5.0L 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 500SEL 5.0L is 13 miles per gallon, and according to the current tax for each level of MPG, you can expect to pay a tax of $6,400 per year.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL 5.0L Consume?

The 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL 5.0L will consume roughly 23 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 500SEL 5.0L.

City MPG 11
Highway MPG 15
Combined MPG 13
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $17,000
Gas Guzzler Tax $7,700
Fuel Cost $5,700
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 23
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Large 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.

Model Combined MPG
300E 4Matic 16
400E 16
560SEC 11
300TE 4Matic 16
500E 14
560SL 11
600SEL 12
560SEL 11
400SE 14
190E 2.3 21
190E 2.6 20
300CE 17
500SEC 11
500SL 14
190E 2.3 20
500SE 11
300E 18
300SE 15
560SE 11
300SL 17

Disclaimer

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