1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 (16–18 MPG combined) across 6 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars, Midsize Cars, Midsize-Large Station Wagons
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 3.0 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 16–18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,550–$5,150
- Configurations
- 6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-cyl 3.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15–16 | 17–23 | 16–18 | $4,550–$5,150 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300CE | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 20 | 18 | $4,550 |
| 300E | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 20 | 18 | $4,550 |
| 300E | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
| 300SE | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 17 | 16 | $5,150 |
| 300SEL | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 17 | 16 | $5,150 |
| 300TE | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 16 | $5,150 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300?
According to EPA data, the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 is rated at 16–18 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 have?
The EPA data lists 6 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 use?
It uses Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $4,550 to $5,150.