Mercedes-Benz · model year 1984
1984 Mercedes-Benz 190 D 2.2/190 E 2.3
Subcompact · Diesel · EPA class: Subcompact Cars
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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 diesel and five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA combined rating is 30 MPG, with 26 MPG city and 35 MPG highway. EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3200 and tailpipe CO2 at 339.33 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 30 MPG combined EPA rating
- 35 MPG highway rating
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Subcompact car body
- 2.2-liter four-cylinder diesel
Watch for
- 26 MPG city rating
- EPA annual fuel cost is $3200
- Tailpipe CO2 is 339.33 grams per mile
- Diesel fuel powertrain
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a compact diesel with a manual gearbox Routes with meaningful highway mileage
Choose this 190 if a compact Mercedes-Benz diesel with a manual transmission matches your priorities. The EPA numbers favor highway use at 35 MPG, while city driving falls to 26 MPG. The combined 30 MPG rating gives a simple benchmark, but the $3200 annual fuel-cost estimate is substantial. Its 339.33 grams-per-mile tailpipe CO2 figure is another part of the ownership picture. This is a focused choice for drivers who value the stated diesel-and-manual setup and can live with its urban fuel-economy penalty.
What it is
The 190 D 2.2/190 E 2.3 is a 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190 family car in the subcompact class. It uses a 2.2-liter four-cylinder diesel engine and a five-speed manual transmission. See more Mercedes-Benz cars.
The numbers
Its defining EPA figure is 30 MPG combined. That blends a 26 MPG city rating with 35 MPG on the highway.
Those two ratings show the split clearly: stop-and-go driving lowers the result, while steady highway travel raises it.
What it costs to run
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3200. The estimate is based on the car's diesel fuel rating and official MPG figures.
Tailpipe CO2 is 339.33 grams per mile.
How it compares
Use 30 MPG combined as the model's comparison line. Its 26 city and 35 highway ratings show how route mix can move real fuel use around that figure.
Who it suits
This car fits a driver who wants a compact diesel and prefers shifting a five-speed manual. It makes more sense for routes with substantial highway driving, where its 35 MPG rating is higher than its city figure.
Trade-offs
The 190's highway rating is 9 MPG higher than its city rating, so urban trips will return less fuel economy. Its subcompact classification means a smaller car format, while the EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3200.
Verdict
The 1984 190 D 2.2/190 E 2.3 centers on a 30 MPG combined result, with its strongest official economy on the highway. The diesel four-cylinder and manual gearbox define the driving setup. Buyers should weigh that highway advantage against the 26 MPG city rating and the listed $3200 yearly fuel cost. It suits someone specifically seeking this compact, manual diesel combination rather than a broad mix of powertrain choices.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 30 MPG
- City MPG
- 26 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 35 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,200
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 339 g per mile
- Model year
- 1984
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Subcompact Cars
- Engine
- 2.2 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd
- Fuel
- Diesel
Questions
What is the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190 D 2.2/190 E 2.3's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 30 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 26 MPG in the city and 35 MPG on the highway.
What engine and transmission does it use?
The listed powertrain is a 2.2-liter four-cylinder diesel engine with a five-speed manual transmission.
How much fuel cost does EPA list each year?
EPA lists an annual fuel cost of $3200.
What is its tailpipe CO2 figure?
Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 339.33 grams per mile.
What kind of car is this Mercedes-Benz 190?
It is a 1984 car in the EPA subcompact-car class.
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