Against 148 other V8 cars rated 1990–1992, the 560 trails their 15.2 mpg average by 4.2 mpg, about $965 a year.
Every Mercedes-Benz 560 engine, compared
The Mercedes-Benz 560 was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6L 8-cyl | 11.7 / 15.6 | 1986–1992 | $2,824 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Corolla gets 26.3 mpg, the Volkswagen Jetta 30 mpg and the Subaru Legacy 22.7 mpg, next to 11 mpg for the 1992 560. The 560 costs the most of them to run: $2,211 a year more than the Volkswagen Jetta.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1992) | $0.291 |
| Fuel per year | $3,491 |
| Fuel over five years | $17,455 |
| Against other V8 cars, 1990–1992 | +$965 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $5,714 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1992 Mercedes-Benz 560 gives up 3 mpg in town: 13 on the highway against 10 in the city, $886 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1992) | 10 mpg | $3,840 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 13 mpg | $2,954 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +3 mpg (30%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 560 changed over the years
The 560 peaked in 1991 at 14 mpg (12 city, 16 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1992 at 11 — 3 mpg apart, or $748 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 1992 car does 11. The 1992 model loses 3 mpg against 14 for the 1991.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 10 / 13 | 1 | $3,491 | |
| 1991 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 1990 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 1989 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 1988 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 1987 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 1986 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,743 |
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How we count
This page rests on 7 EPA ratings of the Mercedes-Benz 560 — 1 engine across 1986–1992. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $5,714. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 560 get?
11 mpg combined, 10 city and 13 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1986 the 560 has averaged 13.6 mpg.
Is the 1992 560 more efficient than the 1991?
No: 11 against 14 mpg combined, about $748 a year more to run.
Which 560 year has the best gas mileage?
The 1991, at 14 mpg combined (12 city, 16 highway).
Does the 560 get better gas mileage than the Toyota Corolla?
No: 11 mpg for the 1992 560 against 26.3 for the 1993 Toyota Corolla, about $2,031 a year more to run.
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