What is the fuel economy of a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL?

EPA figures for the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL reach 14 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL?

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA for the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL, most often about: Air Bags, Vehicle Speed Control, Visibility. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Mercedes-Benz · 1987

1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 14 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
5.6L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Premium	12	16	14	635

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 90V131000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STRETCH LIMOUSINES ALTERED BY KELLY/COACHWORKS. LIMOUSINES MAY NOT CONTAIN ALTERERS CERTIFICATION LABEL IN VIOLATION OF 49 CFR PART 567.

Campaign 90V132000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STRETCH LIMOUSINES ALTERED BY KELLY/COACHWORKS, INC. LIMOUSINE MAY NOT HAVE ALTERERS TIRE PLACARD WITH CORRECT TIRE SIZE AND LOAD INFORMATION, AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 110.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

3 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Air Bags 1 Vehicle Speed Control 1 Visibility 1

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.