Mercedes-Benz · model year 1991
1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.6
Subcompact · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Subcompact Cars
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The CarCody take
The 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.6 is a gasoline subcompact car with rear-wheel drive, a 2.6-liter six-cylinder engine, and a five-speed manual transmission. Its combined rating is 20 MPG, with 17 MPG city and 25 MPG highway. Annual fuel cost is listed at $4,100, and tailpipe emissions are 444.35 grams per mile.
Good to know
- Rear-wheel drive layout
- 2.6-liter six-cylinder engine
- Five-speed manual transmission
- 25 MPG highway rating
Watch for
- 17 MPG city rating
- 20 MPG combined fuel economy
- $4,100 listed annual fuel cost
- 444.35 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a subcompact Mercedes-Benz with a manual gearbox Highway driving where the 25 MPG rating applies
The 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.6 is a subcompact gasoline car built around rear-wheel drive, a six-cylinder engine, and a five-speed manual. Its 20 MPG combined rating is the central running-cost figure. Highway-oriented drivers may find the 25 MPG rating more relevant, but city-heavy use is represented by 17 MPG. The listed $4,100 annual fuel cost and 444.35 grams-per-mile CO2 figure are important parts of the ownership picture.
What it is
The 190E 2.6 is a 1991 Mercedes-Benz car in the subcompact class. It uses rear-wheel drive and gasoline.
Power comes from a 2.6-liter six-cylinder engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission. See other Mercedes-Benz cars.
The numbers
Its combined rating is 20 MPG. The city figure is 17 MPG, while the highway figure is 25 MPG.
That split matters if most of your driving is in town or in steady highway traffic: the city rating is lower, and the highway rating is higher.
What it costs to run
Annual fuel cost is listed at $4,100. The car runs on gasoline.
Tailpipe CO2 is 444.35 grams per mile.
How it compares
Use the 20 MPG combined figure as the clearest side-by-side measure. Its 17 city and 25 highway ratings show how the result changes with driving conditions.
For a like-for-like check, compare other cars using the same combined MPG measure, then look at their city and highway figures.
Who it suits
This car suits a driver who wants a subcompact Mercedes-Benz with rear-wheel drive, a manual gearbox, and a six-cylinder gasoline engine.
The 25 MPG highway rating may fit driving that is weighted toward open roads, while the 17 MPG city figure is the relevant number for frequent urban trips.
Trade-offs
The five-speed manual and rear-wheel-drive layout define how it is configured. Fuel use is reflected in the 20 MPG combined rating and the $4,100 annual fuel cost.
Its city rating is 17 MPG versus 25 MPG on the highway, so the driving mix will affect which figure matters more to you.
Verdict
Choose the 190E 2.6 if its subcompact size, rear-wheel drive, six-cylinder engine, and manual transmission match what you want. The key ownership figure is 20 MPG combined, with a listed annual fuel cost of $4,100. Drivers spending more time on highways get the benefit of its 25 MPG rating, while mostly urban use brings the 17 MPG city number into focus.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 20 MPG
- City MPG
- 17 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,100
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 444 g per mile
- Model year
- 1991
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Subcompact Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.6 L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.6's combined MPG?
It is rated at 20 MPG combined.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
The car is rated at 17 MPG in the city and 25 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The listed annual fuel cost is $4,100.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.6-liter six-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission.
Is the 190E 2.6 front-wheel drive?
No. It uses rear-wheel drive.
What fuel does this Mercedes-Benz use?
It uses gasoline.
What are its tailpipe CO2 emissions?
Tailpipe CO2 is 444.35 grams per mile.
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