Diesel and petrol · 1966–2011

Mercedes-Benz 250

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz 250. By the official figures, the 2011 uses 5.6 L/100km.

Fuel use
5.6 L/100km
2011 official
Seats
5

What a 250 costs to run

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

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$16.32 per 100 km$1,795
Australia$2.42/L petrol$13.41 per 100 km$1,488
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£15.58 per 100 miles£1,090
United States$4.35/gal petrol$10.27 per 100 miles$1,387

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.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2011Diesel5.6 L/100km51 mpg42 mpg—

Mercedes-Benz 250 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz 250?

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz 250 uses 5.6 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Mercedes-Benz 250 cost to run a year in Canada?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,795 in New Zealand, $1,488 in Australia, £1,090 in United Kingdom, $1,387 in United States.

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