1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 (13–14 MPG combined) across 6 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Two Seaters, Compact Cars, Midsize Cars
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine
8-cyl, 5.0 L
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Combined MPG
13–14 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$4,800–$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.

EPA city, highway and combined ratings by powertrain for the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
8-cyl 5.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive12–131513–14$4,800–$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 —.

Every EPA-listed configuration for the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 (6 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost
500SERear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd85.0Regular Gasoline131514$4,800
500SECRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd85.0Regular Gasoline131514$4,800
500SECRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd85.0Regular Gasoline121513$5,150
500SELRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd85.0Regular Gasoline131514$4,800
500SELRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd85.0Regular Gasoline121513$5,150
500SLRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd85.0Regular Gasoline131514$4,800

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500?

According to EPA data, the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is rated at 13–14 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 have?

The EPA data lists 8 cylinders for this vehicle.

What fuel type does the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 use?

It uses Regular Gasoline.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $4,800 to $5,150.