Does the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190 D 2.2/190 E 2.3 need premium gas?
Fuel grade varies by trim — see the breakdown below.
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual | REGULAR | 21 | $2,950 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual | REGULAR | 21 | $2,950 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | REGULAR | 20 | $3,100 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | REGULAR | 20 | $3,100 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual | DIESEL | 30 | $2,600 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual | DIESEL | 30 | $2,600 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual | DIESEL | 30 | $2,600 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | DIESEL | 29 | $2,700 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | DIESEL | 28 | $2,800 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | DIESEL | 28 | $2,800 |
The EPA records the fuel each version was tested on. Whether premium is strictly required or just recommended is an owner's-manual detail the EPA dataset doesn't include — so we don't guess it.
10 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov · retrieved 2026-06-14.