Model year guide

1985 Mercedes-benz 500 SEL

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1985 Mercedes-benz 500 SEL is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1985 Mercedes-benz 500 SEL at a glance

Combined13–14 mpg

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

1985 Mercedes-benz 500 SEL MPG & running costs

Combined13–14 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway15 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,917
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Passenger volume100 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$12,583 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 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 500 SEL costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$24,585
Fuel only$24,585
Per mile$0.33

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 500 SEL vehicles on record

1985 Mercedes-benz 500 SELWDB1260371A166219

Other Mercedes-benz 500 SEL model years

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1985 Mercedes-benz 500 SEL — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1985 Mercedes-benz 500 SEL get?

The 1985 Mercedes-benz 500 SEL has U.S. EPA estimates of 13–14 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

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