Model year guide
1989 Mercedes-benz 560 SEL
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 SEL is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.
1989 Mercedes-benz 560 SEL at a glance
Combined13 mpg
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1989 Mercedes-benz 560 SEL MPG & running costs
Combined13 mpg
City12 mpg
Highway15 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$6,300
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Passenger volume100 cu ft
Cargo volume15 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 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 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.