1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 (19–28 MPG combined) across 5 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Subcompact Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 5-cyl, 2.5 L; 4-cyl, 2.3 L; 6-cyl, 2.6 L
- Fuel type
- Diesel, Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 19–28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,400–$4,350
- Configurations
- 5
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-cyl 2.5 L · Diesel · Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 | 31 | 28 | $3,400 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.3 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 18–19 | 22–26 | 20–21 | $3,900–$4,100 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.6 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 16–18 | 21–24 | 19 | $4,350 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190D 2.5 | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 5 | 2.5 | Diesel | 26 | 31 | 28 | $3,400 |
| 190E 2.3 | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.3 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 22 | 20 | $4,100 |
| 190E 2.3 | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.3 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 190E 2.6 | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.6 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 21 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 190E 2.6 | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.6 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190?
According to EPA data, the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 is rated at 19–28 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 have?
The EPA data lists 4, 5, and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 use?
It is offered with Diesel and Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,400 to $4,350.