1991 Mercedes-Benz 300
The 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 is listed in 16 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 15 to 26 MPG (best: 9.0 L/100 km).
Model year1991
Versions16
ClassCompact Cars, Large Cars, Midsize Cars, Midsize-Large Station Wagons, Subcompact Cars, Two Seaters
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Engines, transmissions & fuel economy
| Version | Powertrain | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | MPG city / hwy / comb | L/100 km (comb) | CO2 g/mi | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300CE | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 15 / 22 / 18 | 13.1 | 494 | Subcompact Cars |
| 300D 2.5 Turbo | 2.5 L 5-cyl turbo diesel | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 23 / 30 / 26 | 9.0 | 392 | Compact Cars |
| 300E | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 16 / 22 / 18 | 13.1 | 494 | Compact Cars |
| 300E | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | 15 / 16 / 15 | 15.7 | 592 | Midsize Cars |
| 300E 2.6 | 2.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 17 / 22 / 19 | 12.4 | 468 | Compact Cars |
| 300E 4Matic | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 15 / 20 / 17 | 13.8 | 523 | Compact Cars |
| 300SE | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 15 / 19 / 16 | 14.7 | 555 | Compact Cars |
| 300SEL | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | 14 / 16 / 15 | 15.7 | 592 | Midsize Cars |
| 300SEL | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 15 / 19 / 16 | 14.7 | 555 | Midsize Cars |
| 300SEL | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | 15 / 16 / 15 | 15.7 | 592 | Large Cars |
| 300SEL | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 15 / 16 / 15 | 15.7 | 592 | Large Cars |
| 300SL | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | 14 / 17 / 15 | 15.7 | 592 | Two Seaters |
| 300SL | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 15 / 21 / 17 | 13.8 | 523 | Two Seaters |
| 300SL | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 14 / 21 / 16 | 14.7 | 555 | Two Seaters |
| 300TE | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 15 / 20 / 17 | 13.8 | 523 | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| 300TE 4Matic | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 15 / 18 / 16 | 14.7 | 555 | Midsize-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
Check the NHTSA recall database for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300.