Model year guide
1993 Mercedes-benz 500 SEL
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1993 Mercedes-benz 500 SEL is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1993 Mercedes-benz 500 SEL at a glance
Combined13 mpg
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1993 Mercedes-benz 500 SEL MPG & running costs
Combined13 mpg
City12 mpg
Highway16 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$6,300
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Passenger volume112 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$19,500 more
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1993 Mercedes-benz 500 SEL costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
Fuel (5 yrs)$31,500
Fuel only$31,500
Per mile$0.42
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.