Petrol · 1981–1986
Mercedes-Benz 380
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz 380. By the official figures, the 1985 uses 15.7 L/100km: 18 mpg UK, 15 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 15.7 L/100km
- 1985 official
- UK mpg
- 18 mpg
- US mpg
- 15 mpg
- Seats
- 5
What a 380 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $46.10 per 100 km | $5,071 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $37.79 per 100 km | $4,195 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £44.01 per 100 miles | £3,081 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $29.02 per 100 miles | $3,918 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Petrol | 15.7 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 1984 | Petrol | 15.7 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
Mercedes-Benz 380 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz 380?
The 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 uses 15.7 L/100km by its official figures: 18 mpg in UK gallons and 15 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz 380 cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $5,071 in New Zealand, $4,195 in Australia, £3,081 in United Kingdom, $3,918 in United States.
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