Mercedes-Benz 300CE MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz 300CE has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 1988 to 1993. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (1993) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (1990). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #52 of 60 (14th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1989 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #58 of 71 (19th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1990 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #59 of 65 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1991 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #64 of 73 (13th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1992 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #62 of 69 (10th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1993 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #48 of 64 (25th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mercedes-Benz 300CE placed highest in 1993 at #48 of 64, and lowest in 1991 at #64 of 73. It spent 0 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1992 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1991 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1990 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1989 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1988 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 4 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 → 1990 | 18 → 17 mpg | -1 mpg | 676 gal |
| 1990 → 1991 | 17 → 18 mpg | +1 mpg | 639 gal |
| 1991 → 1992 | 18 → 17 mpg | -1 mpg | 676 gal |
| 1992 → 1993 | 17 → 19 mpg | +2 mpg | 605 gal |
What 300CE fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300CE burns 605 to 605 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,816 | $1,816 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,421 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1993 model year is $4,100 to $4,100 a year in fuel, or $9,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 19 mpg the Mercedes-Benz 300CE is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $441 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Mercedes-Benz nameplates
Every Mercedes-Benz model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.