1987 · Compact Car · Diesel

1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel is a compact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (22 city / 27 highway) on diesel. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 24 MPG. That's up 2 MPG from the 1986 model. Among 55 compact cars rated for 1987, it ranks 35th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $2,312 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 22 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,312 15,000 mi/yr · $15.42 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #35 of 55 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway2711.58.7
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 1987 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Renault Alliance/Encore32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Ford Escort31 MPG $1,500
  3. 3Mercury Lynx31 MPG $1,500
  4. 4Ford Escort Diesel35 MPG $1,586
  5. 5Mercury Lynx Diesel35 MPG $1,586
  6. 35Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel24 MPG $2,312
  7. 55Rolls-Royce Camargue8 MPG $5,812
1987 300 DieselOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

300 Diesel MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
300D		 Diesel 22 MPG 27 MPG 24 MPG — $2,312
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
300TD		 Diesel 21 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG — $2,523
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
300SDL		 Diesel 19 MPG 21 MPG 20 MPG — $2,775

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Diesel
Engine / motor
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
93 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
424 g/mi

1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel vs. rivals

vs Acura Legend 20 MPG · $2,325/yr 300 Diesel saves $12/yr vs Saab 900 21 MPG · $2,214/yr 900 saves $98/yr vs BMW 5 Series 20 MPG · $2,325/yr 300 Diesel saves $12/yr vs Volvo 240 22 MPG · $2,114/yr 240 saves $199/yr vs Volvo 780 17 MPG · $2,735/yr 300 Diesel saves $423/yr vs Cadillac Cimarron 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Cimarron saves $452/yr vs BMW 7 Series 15 MPG · $3,100/yr 300 Diesel saves $788/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 300 18 MPG · $3,292/yr 300 Diesel saves $979/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (18 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel?

Up to 24 MPG combined (22 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 20 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel?

The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel per year?

About $2,312 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, or $15.42 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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