Model year guide
1990 Mercedes-benz 500 SL
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 SL is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1990 Mercedes-benz 500 SL at a glance
Combined14 mpg
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1990 Mercedes-benz 500 SL MPG & running costs
Combined14 mpg
City12 mpg
Highway17 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,850
EPA size classTwo Seaters
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$17,250 more
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 SL costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
Fuel (5 yrs)$29,250
Fuel only$29,250
Per mile$0.39
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.