Petrol · 1993–2008

Mercedes-Benz C280

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz C280. By the official figures, the 2007 uses 9.2 L/100km.

Fuel use
9.2 L/100km
2007 official
Seats
5

What a C280 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$27.05 per 100 km$2,975
Australia$2.41/L petrol$22.21 per 100 km$2,465
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£25.82 per 100 miles£1,808
United States$4.35/gal petrol$17.03 per 100 miles$2,299

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
2008Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2007Petrol9.2 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—

Mercedes-Benz C280 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz C280?

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz C280 uses 9.2 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Mercedes-Benz C280 cost to run a year in Canada?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,975 in New Zealand, $2,465 in Australia, £1,808 in United Kingdom, $2,299 in United States.

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