Mercedes-Benz · 1987–1991 · Gas

Mercedes-Benz 260 MPG by year

The EPA has rated 4 model years of the Mercedes-Benz 260, from 1987 to 1991. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1991, at 16 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1991 model is 16% less efficient than the best 1987 model (16 vs. 19 MPG). The 1991 model is 16% less efficient than the median midsize car that year (16 vs. 19 MPG).

Most efficient year199116 MPG combined
Latest (1991)16 MPG$2,906/yr to fuel
First rated (1987)19 MPG$3,118/yr at today's prices
Model years rated45 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • 260, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every 260 model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1991 Gas 16 MPG 15 / 17 19 — 1 $2,906
1989 Gas 19 MPG 18 / 22 24 — 1 $3,118
1988 Gas 19 MPG
lowest 18
18 / 22 24 — 2 $3,118
1987 Gas 19 MPG 17 / 22 24 — 1 $3,118

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Mercedes-Benz 260 year has the best fuel economy?

The 1991 Mercedes-Benz 260, rated up to 16 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,906 a year.

Which Mercedes-Benz 260 year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1987 model, whose most efficient version is rated 19 MPG combined (about $3,118 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Mercedes-Benz 260?

The 1991 Mercedes-Benz 260 is rated up to 16 MPG combined.

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