Model year guide

1985 Mercedes-benz 300d

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1985 Mercedes-benz 300d is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 9 on record.

1985 Mercedes-benz 300d — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1985 Mercedes-benz 300d at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined19–21 mpg

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

1985 Mercedes-benz 300d recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1985 Mercedes-benz 300d.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 9 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1985 Mercedes-benz 300d MPG & running costs

Combined19–21 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,800
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume89 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$12,000 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 1985 Mercedes-benz 300d costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$24,000
Fuel only$24,000
Per mile$0.32

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.

1985 Mercedes-benz 300d trims & engines on record

Trims
300DT

1985 Mercedes-benz 300d vehicles on record

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Other Mercedes-benz 300d model years

1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1984 1983 1982 1981

1985 Mercedes-benz 300d — frequently asked questions

Does the 1985 Mercedes-benz 300d have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1985 Mercedes-benz 300d. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 1985 Mercedes-benz 300d get?

The 1985 Mercedes-benz 300d has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–21 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.