1990 Mercedes-Benz 300

The 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 is listed in 11 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 2.5 L 5-cyl turbo diesel, 2.6 L 6-cyl and 3.0 L 6-cyl powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 16 to 26 MPG (best: 9.0 L/100 km).

Model year1990
Versions11
ClassCompact Cars, Midsize Cars, Midsize-Large Station Wagons, Subcompact Cars, Two Seaters
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive

Engines, transmissions & fuel economy

VersionPowertrainTransmissionDriveFuelMPG city / hwy / combL/100 km (comb)CO2 g/miClass
300CE3.0 L 6-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium15 / 20 / 1713.8523Subcompact Cars
300D 2.5 Turbo2.5 L 5-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveDiesel23 / 30 / 269.0392Compact Cars
300E3.0 L 6-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium16 / 21 / 1813.1494Compact Cars
300E 2.62.6 L 6-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 21 / 1813.1494Compact Cars
300E 4Matic3.0 L 6-cylAutomatic 4-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium15 / 20 / 1713.8523Compact Cars
300SE3.0 L 6-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium15 / 17 / 1614.7555Compact Cars
300SEL3.0 L 6-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium15 / 17 / 1614.7555Midsize Cars
300SL3.0 L 6-cylAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium15 / 20 / 1713.8523Two Seaters
300SL3.0 L 6-cylManual 5-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium14 / 20 / 1614.7555Two Seaters
300TE3.0 L 6-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium15 / 19 / 1614.7555Midsize-Large Station Wagons
300TE 4Matic3.0 L 6-cylAutomatic 4-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium15 / 18 / 1614.7555Midsize-Large Station Wagons

Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.

Safety recalls

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