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, about $2,047 a year in New Zealand.
- Fuel use
- 6.3 L/100km
- 2018 official
- A year's petrol
- $2,047
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- 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, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $18.61 per 100 km | $2,047 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $15.28 per 100 km | $1,696 |
| 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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 6.8 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 10.5 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 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 New Zealand?
About $2,047 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 C300 go on a full tank?
About 1,043 km from its 66 L tank at its official fuel use.
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