Mercedes-Benz 500SEL 5.6L MPG and Fuel Economy

Mercedes-Benz have been manufacturing models of 500SEL 5.6L for 1 year, with the latest vehicle in 1992 having a combined MPG of 11.

The estimated fuel cost for the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL 5.6L is $6,700 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 $22,000 more on fuel driving a 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL 5.6L.

🛢 The Mercedes-Benz 500SEL 5.6L will consume roughly 27 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

💨 For every mile driven, the Mercedes-Benz 500SEL 5.6L 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 5.6L.

The table below is a complete list of the 1 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL 5.6L fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.

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VehicleCombined MPGFuel Cost
1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL 5.6L11$6,700

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