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J.K. Motors · model year 1993

1993 J.K. Motors 190E 2.3 MERC BENZ

Compact · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars

EPA figures · 1993fueleconomy.gov
17MPG combined
16/18MPG city / highway
$3,950fuel a year
523 g CO₂ per mile 2.0 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 1993 J.K. Motors 190E 2.3 MERC BENZ is a compact gasoline car with rear-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 17 MPG combined, with 16 MPG city and 18 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $3950, and tailpipe CO2 is 522.76 grams per mile.

Good to know

  • Rear-wheel drive layout
  • Four-speed automatic transmission
  • Compact-car body and 2.0 L four-cylinder engine
  • 18 MPG highway estimate

Watch for

  • 17 MPG combined fuel economy
  • 16 MPG city estimate
  • $3950 listed annual fuel cost
  • 522.76 grams of CO2 per mile

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a compact rear-wheel-drive gasoline car Buyers who prefer an automatic transmission

Choose this 1993 compact car if rear-wheel drive and an automatic transmission are central to your decision. The 17 MPG combined rating is modest, and the EPA lists $3950 in annual fuel cost, so fuel spending deserves attention. City drivers should focus on the 16 MPG estimate; highway drivers get 18 MPG. Its 522.76 grams-per-mile tailpipe CO2 figure adds another clear cost of using this gasoline powertrain. If those numbers fit your budget and driving pattern, the car’s simple specification is easy to understand.

What it is

This 1993 J.K. Motors 190E 2.3 MERC BENZ is a compact car that runs on gasoline. It uses rear-wheel drive, a 2.0 L four-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic transmission.

The defining EPA figure is 17 MPG combined.

The numbers

EPA estimates are 16 MPG in city driving and 18 MPG on the highway. The combined figure is 17 MPG.

That narrow spread means the highway estimate is only 2 MPG higher than the city estimate.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $3950. That is the listed yearly gasoline cost for this car.

Tailpipe emissions are 522.76 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

For a side-by-side check with similar cars, start with the 17 MPG combined number, then check whether their city and highway figures move above or below 16 and 18 MPG.

Its 522.76 grams-per-mile CO2 figure and $3950 annual fuel cost are also direct points of comparison.

Who it suits

This car suits a driver who wants a compact gasoline car with rear-wheel drive and an automatic transmission.

It makes the most sense when those drivetrain choices matter more than minimizing fuel use.

Trade-offs

Rear-wheel drive and a four-speed automatic define the mechanical layout, while the 2.0 L four-cylinder supplies the powertrain.

Fuel economy is 16 MPG city, 18 MPG highway, and 17 MPG combined. The listed annual fuel cost is $3950, with 522.76 grams of CO2 per mile.

Verdict

The 190E 2.3 MERC BENZ is a straightforward compact car for someone who specifically wants gasoline power, rear-wheel drive, and an automatic gearbox. Its 17 MPG combined rating sets a clear fuel-use expectation, while the $3950 annual estimate puts running cost front and center. Check the city and highway figures against the way you drive, and weigh those numbers against the drivetrain layout before choosing it.

Every figure on record

Efficiency
Combined MPG
17 MPG
City MPG
16 MPG
Highway MPG
18 MPG
Running cost
Annual fuel cost
$3,950
Tailpipe CO₂
523 g per mile
The car
Model year
1993
Body
Car
EPA size class
Compact Cars
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Powertrain
Engine
2.0 L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic 4-spd
Fuel
Gasoline

Questions

What is the combined MPG?

The EPA combined rating is 17 MPG.

What are the city and highway MPG figures?

It is rated at 16 MPG city and 18 MPG highway.

How much does it cost to fuel each year?

The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $3950.

What engine and transmission does it use?

It has a 2.0 L four-cylinder engine with a four-speed automatic transmission.

Is the 190E 2.3 MERC BENZ front- or rear-wheel drive?

It uses rear-wheel drive.

How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?

The listed tailpipe output is 522.76 grams of CO2 per mile.

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