Diesel, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 1994–2027

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 6.8 L/100km, about $1,827 a year in Australia.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class in grey
Fuel use
6.8 L/100km
2026 official
A year's petrol
$1,827
at today's prices in Australia
On a full tank
968 km
66 L tank
Seats
5

What a C-Class costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Australia first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
Australia$2.41/L petrol$16.46 per 100 km$1,827
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$20.05 per 100 km$2,206
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£19.14 per 100 miles£1,340
United States$4.35/gal petrol$12.62 per 100 miles$1,704

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.

W206, 2021–2027

Specs for the C200 mild hybrid; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
W206
Built
2021-2027
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,751 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Wheelbase
2,865 mm
Boot
455 L

Engine

Engine
1.5 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol mild hybrid
Engine size
1,496 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
150 kW
Torque
300 Nm
Gearbox
9-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.8 L/100km
Fuel tank
66 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2022
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2022
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes

W205, 2014–2020

Specs for the C200; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
W205
Built
2014-2020
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,686 mm
Width
2,019 mm
Height
1,443 mm
Wheelbase
2,840 mm
Kerb weight
1,587 kg
Boot
481 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
135 kW
Torque
300 Nm
Gearbox
9-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.6 L/100km
CO₂
162 g/km
Fuel tank
40 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2014
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2014

W204, 2007–2013

Specs for the C180 BlueEFFICIENCY; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
W204
Built
2010-2014
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Engine

Engine
1.8 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
115 kW
Torque
250 Nm
Gearbox
7-speed automatic

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2027Hybrid8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2026Hybrid8.3 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2026Plug-in hybrid3.0 L/100km93 mpg78 mpg—
2026Petrol6.8 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2025Plug-in hybrid3.8 L/100km74 mpg62 mpg—
2025Hybrid7.7 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2025Petrol7.0 L/100km40 mpg34 mpg—
2024Plug-in hybrid4.5 L/100km63 mpg52 mpg—
2024Petrol8.8 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2024Hybrid7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2023Petrol9.3 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2023Hybrid7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2023Plug-in hybrid1.6 L/100km174 mpg145 mpg—
2022Plug-in hybrid1.5 L/100km188 mpg157 mpg—
2022Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2022Hybrid7.0 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2021Plug-in hybrid2.1 L/100km135 mpg112 mpg—
2021Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2020Diesel4.7 L/100km60 mpg50 mpg—
2020Plug-in hybrid2.1 L/100km135 mpg112 mpg—
2020Petrol7.7 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2019Diesel5.4 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2019Petrol7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2018Petrol7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2018Diesel5.6 L/100km51 mpg42 mpg—
2018Plug-in hybrid2.4 L/100km118 mpg98 mpg—
2017Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2017Plug-in hybrid2.4 L/100km117 mpg97 mpg—
2017Diesel5.6 L/100km51 mpg42 mpg—
2016Diesel5.5 L/100km52 mpg43 mpg—
2016Petrol6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2016Plug-in hybrid2.4 L/100km116 mpg97 mpg—
2015Petrol6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2015Diesel5.0 L/100km56 mpg47 mpg—
2015Hybrid6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2014Petrol6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2014Diesel4.8 L/100km59 mpg50 mpg—
2013Diesel5.7 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2013Petrol7.5 L/100km38 mpg31 mpg—
2012Petrol8.2 L/100km34 mpg29 mpg—

Mercedes-Benz C-Class questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class uses 6.8 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Mercedes-Benz C-Class cost to run a year in Australia?

About $1,827 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.41/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.

How far does a Mercedes-Benz C-Class go on a full tank?

About 968 km from its 66 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's boot?

455 L, for the C200 mild hybrid.

Cars like the C-Class

From other makes, closest in what they use.

BMW

330I

2000–2021

6.9 L/100km

Audi

A6

1995–2026

6.9 L/100km

Audi

A4

1996–2025

7.0 L/100km

Volkswagen

Jetta

1984–2027

7.1 L/100km

Nissan

Sentra

1984–2027

7.1 L/100km

Mazda

6

2002–2023

7.2 L/100km

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