Diesel and petrol · 1964–2008
Mercedes-Benz 230
MPG, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz 230. By the official figures, the 2008 gets 25 mpg, about $2,324 a year in the US.
- MPG
- 25 mpg
- 2008 official · 9.3 L/100km
- A year's gas
- $2,324
- at today's prices in the US
- Seats
- 5
What a 230 costs to run
At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $17.21 per 100 miles | $2,324 |
| 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 |
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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Petrol | 9.3 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 10.0 L/100km | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 10.0 L/100km | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 9.3 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 9.7 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 1991 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
Mercedes-Benz 230 questions
What MPG does the Mercedes-Benz 230 get?
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz 230 gets 25 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (9.3 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz 230 cost to run a year in the US?
About $2,324 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.
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