Model year guide

1986 Mercedes-benz 300 E

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 E is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 10 on record.

1986 Mercedes-benz 300 E at a glance

Combined18–19 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1986 Mercedes-benz 300 E MPG & running costs

Combined18–19 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,450
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume93 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$10,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 E costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$22,250
Fuel only$22,250
Per mile$0.30

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1986 Mercedes-benz 300 E vehicles on record

1986 Mercedes-benz 300 EWDB1260241A231140 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 EWDB124030KA295505 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 EWDB1240301A245787 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 EWDB1240301A177390 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 EWDB1240301A075407 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 EWDB1240301A264665 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 EWDB12602312044338 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 EWDB1241301A333240 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 EWDB1240301A289066 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 EWDB1240301B211480

Other Mercedes-benz 300 E model years

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1986 Mercedes-benz 300 E — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 E get?

The 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 E has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.