1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D: MPG and fuel economy
The 1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D is rated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at 21 combined MPG, with 19 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway. That puts it well above the average for cars in the Large Cars class in the same model year.
This page collects every fuel-economy figure the EPA publishes for the 1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D. Below you will find the headline combined, city, and highway MPG, the estimated annual fuel cost at three different driving levels, the tailpipe CO₂ emissions, and a full breakdown of the engine and drivetrain.
Key takeaways
- EPA estimates this car costs around $8,500 more in fuel over five years than an average new vehicle of the same model year.
Fuel economy at a glance
These are the EPA's official ratings for the 1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D. The numbers come from a standardised laboratory test cycle and are the same figures that appear on the window sticker of every new car. Real-world mileage varies with driving style, weather, fuel quality, and how heavily loaded the car is.
Combined MPG is a 55/45 weighted blend of the city and highway test cycles. The EPA uses it as the single number you can compare across the entire dataset, including hybrids and EVs (which use the equivalent MPGe figure).
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 19 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,850 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 485 g/mi |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
How the 1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D compares
The 1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D returns 21 combined MPG. Cars in the Large Cars class for the same model year average 18.1 MPG, which puts this car ahead of the class average by about 16%.
For broader context, the average new car of the 1994 model year (across all classes) returns 18.8 MPG. Larger vehicles pull the all-cars average down, so do not use that figure on its own to judge a small car or a hybrid. The full list of the most efficient cars of the 1994 model year is on its own page.
Annual fuel cost across driving patterns
The headline annual fuel cost the EPA publishes assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a fuel mix of 55% city and 45% highway. The dollar figure is calculated using the EPA's current reference price for diesel, which is $5.40/gallon. EPA updates that reference periodically rather than tracking live pump prices, so treat it as a window-sticker estimate rather than today's pump number.
The table below scales the EPA's number to three common driving patterns. The combined MPG and the reference fuel price stay constant, only the annual mileage changes. To get a current-prices estimate, take your local gas price and multiply by 714.3 gallons (the car's annual consumption at the rated MPG).
| Driving pattern | Estimated annual fuel cost |
|---|---|
| Light driver, 7,500 miles per year | $1,925 |
| Average driver, 15,000 miles per year | $3,850 |
| Heavy driver, 25,000 miles per year | $6,417 |
Compare against other Large Cars for 1994
If you are cross-shopping the 1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D, the most useful comparison is against the other cars in the Large Cars class for the same model year. The list below shows the highest-MPG peers, ranked from most to least efficient. Click any of them to open its full page.
Specifications
The 1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D runs a 3.5-liter 6-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with a automatic 4-spd, sending power through rear-wheel drive.
Engine, transmission, and drivetrain together drive most of the variation in fuel economy across trims. A larger engine moves the car with less effort but burns more fuel. A turbo lets a small engine punch above its weight, often without much MPG penalty. All-wheel drive adds traction and weight, and usually costs a couple of MPG compared with two-wheel drive of the same engine.
- Vehicle class
- Large Cars
- Engine
- 3.5L 6-cylinder turbocharged
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Annual petroleum use
- 17 barrels per year
Common questions about the 1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D
Quick answers to the questions people most often search for when looking up the 1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D.
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Is the 1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D fuel efficient?
Yes. The 1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D returns 21 combined MPG, which beats the average car in the Large Cars class for the same model year by about 16%. -
What MPG does the 1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D get?
The EPA rates the 1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D at 21 combined MPG, 19 MPG in city driving, and 26 MPG on the highway. Real-world numbers depend on your driving style, the weather, and how loaded the car is. -
How much does it cost to fuel a 1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D per year?
The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $3,850 for the 1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D. That figure assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year, a 55% city and 45% highway split, and the EPA's published average fuel price for the rated fuel grade. -
What fuel does the 1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D use?
The EPA lists the 1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D as running on diesel. Using a different grade than the manufacturer specifies can affect fuel economy and engine longevity. -
How much CO₂ does the 1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D emit?
Tailpipe CO₂ emissions are 485 g/mi. Multiplied across a typical year of driving (15,000 miles) that works out to about 7,271 kilograms of CO₂. -
What is the difference between the city and highway MPG of the 1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D?
City driving returns 19 MPG and highway driving returns 26 MPG, a gap of 7 MPG. A spread that wide is typical of cars with conventional automatic or manual transmissions, where stop-start city traffic eats more fuel than a steady highway cruise. -
What engine is in the 1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D?
The 1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D has a 3.5-liter 6-cylinder turbocharged engine (EPA description: (DSL,TRBO) (NO-CAT)). -
What transmission and drivetrain does the 1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D have?
The 1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D comes with a automatic 4-spd transmission and rear-wheel drive. -
How much more does the 1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D cost in fuel compared to an average car?
The EPA estimates that over five years, the 1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D will cost about $8,500 more in fuel than an average new vehicle of the same model year. The difference accumulates because the car uses more fuel per mile, not because of any one-off charge at the dealership. -
How much petroleum does the 1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D use per year?
The EPA estimates the 1994 Mercedes-Benz S350D consumes about 17 barrels of petroleum per year, based on the standard 15,000 miles of driving. A barrel is 42 U.S. gallons of crude oil, which is refined into gasoline plus other products.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost figures assume 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split. Real-world mileage varies with driving conditions, vehicle maintenance, fuel quality, and driver behaviour.