Mercedes-Benz · model year 1986
1986 Mercedes-Benz 190
Subcompact · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Subcompact Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 is a gasoline subcompact car with rear-wheel drive, a 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA combined rating is 19 MPG, with 16 MPG city and 24 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $4,350, and tailpipe CO2 is 467.74 grams per mile.
Good to know
- Rear-wheel drive
- Five-speed manual transmission
- 24 MPG highway rating
- 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 16 MPG city rating
- 19 MPG combined rating
- EPA annual fuel cost of $4,350
- 467.74 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a gasoline subcompact with rear-wheel drive Buyers who prefer a five-speed manual
Choose the 190 if its subcompact classification, manual gearbox and rear-wheel-drive layout match your priorities. Budget around $4,350 in yearly fuel cost under the EPA estimate. The 19 MPG combined rating is the clearest snapshot of its consumption, while the city and highway figures help you judge whether your own route will land closer to either end.
What it is
The 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 is a subcompact car that uses gasoline. It has a 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine, rear-wheel drive and a five-speed manual transmission.
The numbers
Its defining EPA figure is 19 MPG combined. The separate ratings are 16 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway. Use the combined number for a general comparison, then consider which type of driving makes up most of your miles.
What it costs to run
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $4,350. Tailpipe CO2 is 467.74 grams per mile.
How it compares
The 19 MPG combined figure summarizes this 190's fuel economy. Its 16 city and 24 highway ratings show how the result changes with driving conditions.
Who it suits
This car suits a driver looking for a gasoline subcompact with rear-wheel drive and a manual transmission. Its EPA figures fit buyers who want to judge fuel use by city and highway mileage.
Trade-offs
The 24 MPG highway rating is 8 MPG higher than the 16 MPG city rating. The car uses a five-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive, while its combined result is 19 MPG.
Verdict
Choose the 190 if its subcompact classification, manual gearbox and rear-wheel-drive layout match your priorities. Budget around $4,350 in yearly fuel cost under the EPA estimate. The 19 MPG combined rating is the clearest snapshot of its consumption, while the city and highway figures help you judge whether your own route will land closer to either end.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 19 MPG
- City MPG
- 16 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,350
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 468 g per mile
- Model year
- 1986
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Subcompact Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.3 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 19 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 16 MPG in the city and 24 MPG on the highway.
What engine does the 190 use?
It has a 2.3-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine.
Is the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 front-wheel drive?
No. It uses rear-wheel drive.
What transmission does it have?
The transmission is a five-speed manual.
What is the EPA annual fuel cost?
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $4,350.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
Tailpipe CO2 is 467.74 grams per mile.
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