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1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 is a subcompact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 21 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1986 model. Among 63 subcompact cars rated for 1987, it ranks 49th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,821 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 19 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,821 15,000 mi/yr · $18.81 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #49 of 63 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway2611.19.0
Combined218.911.2

How it ranks among 1987 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint47 MPG $989
  2. 2Pontiac Firefly39 MPG $1,192
  3. 3Suzuki Forsa39 MPG $1,192
  4. 4Subaru Justy34 MPG $1,368
  5. 5Isuzu I-Mark33 MPG $1,409
  6. 49Mercedes-Benz 19021 MPG $2,821
  7. 63Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1987 190Other subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

190 MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
190E 2.3		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
190E 2.3		 Gas 18 MPG 22 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
190E 2.3-16		 Gas 18 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
190E 2.3-16		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118
RWD · 2.6L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
190E 2.6		 Gas 17 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
2.3L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
84 cu ft
Cargo volume
11 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
423 g/mi

1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. rivals

vs BMW 6 Series 16 MPG · $2,906/yr 190 saves $85/yr vs Audi Coupe GT 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Coupe GT saves $374/yr vs Jaguar XJ 15 MPG · $3,100/yr 190 saves $279/yr vs Alfa Romeo Milano 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Milano saves $374/yr vs Porsche 924 21 MPG · $2,214/yr 924 saves $607/yr vs BMW 3 Series 21 MPG · $2,214/yr 3 Series saves $607/yr vs Alfa Romeo GTV 19 MPG · $2,447/yr GTV saves $374/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 190 Diesel 28 MPG · $1,982/yr 190 Diesel saves $839/yr vs Audi 4000 24 MPG · $1,938/yr 4000 saves $884/yr vs Porsche 928 16 MPG · $3,703/yr 190 saves $882/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 Diesel (28 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190?

Up to 21 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 18 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190?

The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 per year?

About $2,821 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $18.81 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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