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Mercedes-Benz · model year 1984

1984 Mercedes-Benz 190 D 2.2/190 E 2.3

Subcompact · Diesel · EPA class: Subcompact Cars

EPA figures · 1984fueleconomy.gov
29MPG combined
27/31MPG city / highway
$3,300fuel a year
351 g CO₂ per mile 2.2 L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd
This car on fueleconomy.gov, read 2 October 2026. Your own figures depend on how and where you drive.

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The CarCody take

The 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190 D 2.2/190 E 2.3 is a subcompact car with a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine, diesel fuel, and a four-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA combined rating is 29 MPG, with 27 MPG city and 31 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $3,300, and tailpipe CO2 is 351.03 grams per mile.

Good to know

  • 29 MPG combined EPA rating
  • 31 MPG highway rating
  • Diesel 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Four-speed automatic transmission

Watch for

  • 27 MPG city rating is lower than highway MPG
  • EPA annual fuel cost is $3,300
  • Tailpipe CO2 is 351.03 grams per mile

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a subcompact Mercedes-Benz car Highway users who value the 31 MPG rating Buyers wanting diesel and automatic transmission

Choose this 1984 190 when a small Mercedes-Benz car, diesel engine, and automatic gearbox fit your priorities. Its fuel-use picture is straightforward: 29 MPG overall, with a modest rise to 31 MPG on the highway. Budget around $3,300 in EPA-listed annual fuel cost and account for the stated CO2 output. If your driving is mainly urban, use the 27 MPG city number rather than the combined figure when setting expectations.

What it is

This 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190 is a subcompact car from the 190 family. The model is listed as the 190 D 2.2/190 E 2.3.

It uses a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine, diesel fuel, and a four-speed automatic transmission.

The numbers

The defining figure is 29 MPG combined. EPA ratings are 27 MPG in city driving and 31 MPG on the highway.

That split shows how the rating changes with use: city driving is 4 MPG below the highway figure.

What it costs to run

EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3,300. Tailpipe emissions are rated at 351.03 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

Use the 29 MPG combined figure when comparing this car with other Mercedes-Benz cars. Its city and highway numbers also provide a direct way to match fuel use with your usual driving.

Who it suits

This car suits a buyer who wants a subcompact Mercedes-Benz with diesel fuel and an automatic transmission.

Its 31 MPG highway rating is the more favorable figure for drivers whose miles are mostly on highways.

Trade-offs

The 190 returns 29 MPG combined, but city driving is lower at 27 MPG. The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $3,300, and emissions are 351.03 grams of CO2 per mile.

The facts identify a car body and subcompact classification, with no other body or drivetrain details provided here.

Verdict

Choose this 1984 190 when a small Mercedes-Benz car, diesel engine, and automatic gearbox fit your priorities. Its fuel-use picture is straightforward: 29 MPG overall, with a modest rise to 31 MPG on the highway. Budget around $3,300 in EPA-listed annual fuel cost and account for the stated CO2 output. If your driving is mainly urban, use the 27 MPG city number rather than the combined figure when setting expectations.

Every figure on record

Efficiency
Combined MPG
29 MPG
City MPG
27 MPG
Highway MPG
31 MPG
Running cost
Annual fuel cost
$3,300
Tailpipe CO₂
351 g per mile
The car
Model year
1984
Body
Car
EPA size class
Subcompact Cars
Powertrain
Engine
2.2 L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic 4-spd
Fuel
Diesel

Questions

What is the combined MPG?

The EPA combined rating is 29 MPG.

What are the city and highway ratings?

It is rated at 27 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway.

What fuel does this Mercedes-Benz use?

It uses diesel fuel.

What engine and transmission does it have?

The listed powertrain is a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine with a four-speed automatic transmission.

What is its EPA annual fuel cost?

EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3,300.

How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?

The tailpipe rating is 351.03 grams of CO2 per mile.

What kind of car is it?

It is a 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190, classified by EPA as a subcompact car.

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