Mercedes-Benz · model year 1986
1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL
Midsize · Rear-Wheel Drive · Diesel · EPA class: Midsize Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL is a midsize car with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel, four-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive. It returns 21 MPG in city driving, 24 MPG on the highway, and 22 MPG combined. The listed annual fuel cost is $4,350, with tailpipe emissions of 462.73 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 22 MPG combined fuel economy
- 24 MPG highway rating
- 3.0 L six-cylinder diesel engine
- Four-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive
Watch for
- Listed annual fuel cost is $4,350
- 21 MPG city rating
- Tailpipe CO2 is 462.73 grams per mile
- Rear-wheel drive limits drivetrain choice
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a midsize diesel car Highway-focused driving with automatic transmission Buyers seeking rear-wheel drive
Choose the 300SDL if a midsize body, diesel engine, automatic shifting, and rear-wheel drive match your priorities. Its fuel figures are steady rather than exceptional, with a narrow three-MPG spread between city and highway ratings. The annual fuel-cost figure is substantial, so running expense deserves attention before buying. Buyers who need a different drivetrain or want a lower listed yearly fuel cost should look beyond this model.
What it is
The 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL is a midsize car from the 300 family. It uses a 3.0 L six-cylinder diesel engine, a four-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive. See other Mercedes-Benz cars.
The numbers
Its defining EPA figure is 22 MPG combined. City driving is rated at 21 MPG, while highway driving is rated at 24 MPG.
What it costs to run
The listed annual fuel cost is $4,350. Tailpipe emissions are 462.73 grams per mile.
How it compares
The available figures show this car's 22 MPG combined result, plus its 21 city and 24 highway ratings. No other car's figures are provided here for a direct side-by-side comparison.
Who it suits
This car suits a buyer looking for a midsize diesel with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. Its 24 MPG highway rating favors drivers whose use includes highway travel.
Trade-offs
The diesel powertrain and 22 MPG combined rating come with a listed annual fuel cost of $4,350. City economy is lower than highway economy at 21 MPG, and the drivetrain is rear-wheel drive.
Verdict
Choose the 300SDL if a midsize body, diesel engine, automatic shifting, and rear-wheel drive match your priorities. Its fuel figures are steady rather than exceptional, with a narrow three-MPG spread between city and highway ratings. The annual fuel-cost figure is substantial, so running expense deserves attention before buying. Buyers who need a different drivetrain or want a lower listed yearly fuel cost should look beyond this model.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 22 MPG
- City MPG
- 21 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,350
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 463 g per mile
- Model year
- 1986
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.0 L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Fuel
- Diesel
Questions
What is the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL's combined MPG?
Its combined rating is 22 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 21 MPG in the city and 24 MPG on the highway.
What engine does the 300SDL use?
It has a 3.0 L six-cylinder diesel engine.
What transmission and drivetrain does it have?
The car uses a four-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive.
What is its annual fuel cost?
The listed annual fuel cost is $4,350.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 462.73 grams per mile.