1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD.

The 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD has 2 model options: Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L and Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L.

The 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L runs on diesel and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L runs on diesel and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD is 20 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L 21 19 23
Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L 19 19 20

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD is $3,850.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $7,750 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L $3,650 spend $6,750 more
Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L $4,050 spend $8,750 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD will consume in one year is 18 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model Option Barrels
Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L 17
Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L 19

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD model options.

Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG 19
Highway MPG 23
Combined MPG 21
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $6,750
Fuel Cost $3,650
Fuel Type 1 Diesel
ATV Type Diesel
Barrels of Petroleum 17
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 5
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD Automatic 4-spd 5-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG 19
Highway MPG 20
Combined MPG 19
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $8,750
Fuel Cost $4,050
Fuel Type 1 Diesel
ATV Type Diesel
Barrels of Petroleum 19
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 5
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Disclaimer

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