Diesel and petrol · 1964–2008

Mercedes-Benz 230

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz 230. By the official figures, the 2008 uses 9.3 L/100km: 30 mpg UK, 25 mpg US.

Fuel use
9.3 L/100km
2008 official
UK mpg
30 mpg
US mpg
25 mpg
Seats
5

What a 230 costs to run

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

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$27.34 per 100 km$3,008
Australia$2.41/L petrol$22.45 per 100 km$2,492
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£26.10 per 100 miles£1,827
United States$4.35/gal petrol$17.21 per 100 miles$2,324

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
2008Petrol9.3 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2007Petrol10.0 L/100km28 mpg24 mpg—
2006Petrol10.0 L/100km28 mpg24 mpg—
2005Petrol9.3 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2001Petrol9.7 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2000Petrol6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
1991Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—

Mercedes-Benz 230 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz 230?

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz 230 uses 9.3 L/100km by its official figures: 30 mpg in UK gallons and 25 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Mercedes-Benz 230 cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,008 in New Zealand, $2,492 in Australia, £1,827 in United Kingdom, $2,324 in United States.

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