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1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 is a two-seater with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 15 MPG combined (14 city / 17 highway) on regular gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1984 model. Among 16 two-seaters rated for 1985, it ranks 11th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $3,100 a year to fuel.

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Combined 15 MPG 14 MPG city · 17 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,100 15,000 mi/yr · $20.67 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1985 #11 of 16 Two-Seaters by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 7.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway177.213.8
Combined156.415.7

How it ranks among 1985 Two-Seaters

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  1. 1Honda Civic43 MPG $1,081
  2. 2Toyota MR226 MPG $1,788
  3. 3Ford EXP26 MPG $1,788
  4. 4Pontiac Fiero25 MPG $1,860
  5. 5Bertone X1/922 MPG $2,114
  6. 11Mercedes-Benz 38015 MPG $3,100
  7. 16Ferrari 30811 MPG $4,227
1985 380Other two-seatersClass median: $2,591/yr

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

380 MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.8L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
380SL
Gas 14 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.8L 8-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
592 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380?

Up to 15 MPG combined (14 city / 17 highway).

What fuel does the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380?

The 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 7.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 per year?

About $3,100 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $20.67 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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