Model year guide
1988 Mercedes-benz 420 SE
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 SE is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.
1988 Mercedes-benz 420 SE at a glance
Combined15 mpg
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1988 Mercedes-benz 420 SE MPG & running costs
Combined15 mpg
City14 mpg
Highway17 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,500
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Passenger volume100 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$15,500 more
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 SE costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
Fuel (5 yrs)$27,500
Fuel only$27,500
Per mile$0.37
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.