Mercedes-Benz 300D 2.5 Turbo MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz 300D 2.5 Turbo has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 1990 to 1993. Across those years its best rated version returned 26 mpg (1990) and its thirstiest returned 25 mpg (1992). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #8 of 46 (84th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Compact Cars |
| 1991 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #11 of 60 (83th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Compact Cars |
| 1992 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #16 of 58 (74th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Compact Cars |
| 1993 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #13 of 55 (78th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Compact 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 300D 2.5 Turbo placed highest in 1990 at #8 of 46, and lowest in 1992 at #16 of 58. It spent 4 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 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 | 2.5L 5-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Diesel | (DSL,TRBO) (NO-CAT) | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 13.7 | $3,450 | 391.53846153846155 | n/a |
| 1992 | 2.5L 5-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Diesel | (DSL,TRBO) (NO-CAT), turbocharged, Diesel | 23 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 14.3 | $3,600 | 407.2 | n/a |
| 1991 | 2.5L 5-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Diesel | (DSL,TRBO) (NO-CAT), turbocharged, Diesel | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 13.7 | $3,450 | 391.53846153846155 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.5L 5-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Diesel | (DSL,TRBO) (NO-CAT), turbocharged, Diesel | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 13.7 | $3,450 | 391.53846153846155 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 → 1992 | 26 → 25 mpg | -1 mpg | 460 gal |
| 1992 → 1993 | 25 → 26 mpg | +1 mpg | 442 gal |
What 300D 2.5 Turbo fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300D 2.5 Turbo burns 442 to 442 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 | $1,327 | $1,327 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,548 | $1,548 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,769 | $1,769 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1993 model year is $3,450 to $3,450 a year in fuel, or $6,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 26 mpg the Mercedes-Benz 300D 2.5 Turbo is exactly at the median.
- All Compact 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.