Model year guide

1991 Mercedes-benz 260 E

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 E is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 23 on record.

1991 Mercedes-benz 260 E at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined16 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1991 Mercedes-benz 260 E recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 E.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1991 Mercedes-benz 260 E MPG & running costs

Combined16 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway17 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,200
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Passenger volume5 cu ft
Cargo volume4 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 E costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,000
Fuel only$21,000
Per mile$0.28

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1991 Mercedes-benz 260 E vehicles on record

Other Mercedes-benz 260 E model years

1991 Mercedes-benz 260 E — frequently asked questions

Does the 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 E have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 E. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 E get?

The 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 E has a U.S. EPA estimate of 16 mpg combined (15 city / 17 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.