What is the fuel economy of a 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL?

EPA figures for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL reach 17 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL. 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 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL?

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL, most often about: Power Train, Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Mercedes-Benz · 1991

1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 17 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	14	17	15	592
3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 5-spd	Premium	15	21	17	523
3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	14	21	16	555

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 93V095000

DUE TO HEAT EFFECTS, THE THROTTLE BUSHING LOCATED ON THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE, CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK, CAUSING THE THROTTLE LINKAGE TO SEPARATE.

Campaign 96V175000

IF ONE OF THE HEADLAMP WIPER ARMS BECOMES MISALIGNED, THE WIPER BALDE CAN LODGE IN THE GROOVE UNDER THE HEADLAMP. IF THE WASHERS ARE ACTIVATED WITH THE WIPER BLADE IN THE MISALIGNED AND LODGED POSITION, THE WASHER PUMP WILL RUN CONTINUOUSLY EXPELLING ALL AVAILABLE FLUID.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

17 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Power Train 7 Steering 3 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2

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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.