Diesel and petrol · 2007–2019

Mercedes-Benz C300

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz C300. By the official figures, the 2018 uses 6.3 L/100km.

Mercedes-Benz C300 in grey
Fuel use
6.3 L/100km
2018 official
On a full tank
1,043 km
66 L tank
Seats
5

What a C300 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$18.61 per 100 km$2,047
Australia$2.42/L petrol$15.29 per 100 km$1,698
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£17.77 per 100 miles£1,244
United States$4.35/gal petrol$11.72 per 100 miles$1,582

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, 2022–2027

Specs for the C300; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
W206
Built
2022-2027
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

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol mild hybrid
Engine size
1,999 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
190 kW
Torque
400 Nm
Gearbox
9-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
66 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes

W205, 2014–2021

Specs for the C300; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
W205 (facelift)
Built
2019-2021
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,686 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Height
1,442 mm
Wheelbase
2,840 mm

Engine

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

Economy

Fuel tank
66 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

Auto emergency braking
Yes

W204 (US C300), 2008–2013

Specs for the C300 3.0 V6; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
W204 (US C300)
Built
2008-2014
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,581 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Height
1,448 mm
Wheelbase
2,760 mm
Kerb weight
1,500 kg

Engine

Engine
3.0 L V6 petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
170 kW
Torque
273 Nm
Gearbox
7-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
10.2 L/100km
Fuel tank
66 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Official figures by year

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

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2019Petrol6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2018Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2017Petrol6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2016Petrol6.8 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2011Petrol10.5 L/100km27 mpg22 mpg—
2010Petrol10.5 L/100km27 mpg22 mpg—
2009Petrol10.5 L/100km27 mpg22 mpg—
2008Petrol10.5 L/100km27 mpg22 mpg—
2007Petrol10.5 L/100km27 mpg22 mpg—

Mercedes-Benz C300 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz C300?

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 uses 6.3 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Mercedes-Benz C300 cost to run a year in Canada?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,047 in New Zealand, $1,698 in Australia, £1,244 in United Kingdom, $1,582 in United States.

How far does a Mercedes-Benz C300 go on a full tank?

About 1,043 km from its 66 L tank at its official fuel use.

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