Diesel and petrol · 1994–2017
Mercedes-Benz C250
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz C250. By the official figures, the 2015 uses 4.4 L/100km, about $1,407 a year in New Zealand.
- Fuel use
- 4.4 L/100km
- 2015 official
- A year's petrol
- $1,407
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- On a full tank
- 1,517 km
- 66 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a C250 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $12.79 per 100 km | $1,407 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $10.50 per 100 km | $1,166 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £12.21 per 100 miles | £855 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $8.05 per 100 miles | $1,087 |
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.
W204, 2022
Specs for the C250 CGI. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- W204
- Built
- 2007-2014
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,581 mm
- Width
- 1,770 mm
- Height
- 1,447 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,760 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 1.8 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 150 kW
- Torque
- 310 Nm
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6.8 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 66 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2007
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2007
W205, 2014–2021
Specs for the C250; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- W205
- Built
- 2014-2021
- 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
- 155 kW
- Torque
- 350 Nm
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 66 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2014
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2014
W204, 2007–2014
Specs for the C250 CGI; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- W204
- Built
- 2007-2014
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,581 mm
- Width
- 1,770 mm
- Height
- 1,447 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,760 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 1.8 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 150 kW
- Torque
- 310 Nm
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6.8 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 66 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2007
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2007
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Petrol | 6.8 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 4.8 L/100km | 59 mpg | 50 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 5.2 L/100km | 55 mpg | 45 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 4.4 L/100km | 65 mpg | 54 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 4.6 L/100km | 62 mpg | 52 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 7.2 L/100km | 39 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 4.8 L/100km | 59 mpg | 49 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 5.3 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 7.2 L/100km | 39 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 9.0 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 6.1 L/100km | 46 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 10.4 L/100km | 27 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 10.4 L/100km | 27 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
Mercedes-Benz C250 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz C250?
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250 uses 4.4 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz C250 cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $1,407 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How far does a Mercedes-Benz C250 go on a full tank?
About 1,517 km from its 66 L tank at its official fuel use.
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