Mercedes-Benz C350
23 MPG The 2014 Mercedes-Benz C350 is EPA-rated at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28.7 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 652 gallons, $2087 a year in fuel, or $0.139 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2006–2014 run it averages 21.1 MPG, improving by 2 MPG over 9 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.109 | $1087 | $1630 | $2174 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.130 | $1304 | $1957 | $2609 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.139 | $1391 | $2087 | $2783 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.152 | $1522 | $2283 | $3043 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.174 | $1739 | $2609 | $3478 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.196 | $1957 | $2935 | $3913 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.217 | $2174 | $3261 | $4348 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 23 MPG | 20 | 28.7 | $3350 | 380 | 3 |
| 2013 | 23 MPG | 20 | 28.3 | $3350 | 382 | 3 |
| 2012 | 22.5 MPG | 19.5 | 28.5 | $3425 | 395 | 2 |
| 2011 | 20 MPG | 17 | 25 | $3850 | 444 | 1 |
| 2010 | 20 MPG | 17 | 25 | $3850 | 444 | 1 |
| 2009 | 20 MPG | 17 | 25 | $3850 | 444 | 1 |
| 2008 | 20 MPG | 17 | 25 | $3850 | 444 | 1 |
| 2007 | 20.5 MPG | 17.5 | 26.5 | $3750 | 434 | 2 |
| 2006 | 21 MPG | 18 | 26.5 | $3650 | 423 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 227 compact cars models tracked here, the Mercedes-Benz C350 ranks 128 on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Pontiac G6 (23.1), BMW 318ti (23.5), Daewoo Lanos (23.5), Infiniti G20 (23.5), Kia Sephia (23.5).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 380 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.7 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Mercedes-Benz C350 get?
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz C350 is rated at 23 MPG combined by the EPA — 20 city and 28.7 highway. Across all 9 model years in the database it averages 21.1 MPG, ranging from 20 to 23 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz C350 cost in fuel per year?
At 23 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 652 gallons — roughly $2087 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.139 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2014 model is $3350.
Has the Mercedes-Benz C350 become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 21 MPG in 2006 to 23 in 2014 — an improvement of 2 MPG, or 10% across 9 model years.
Is the Mercedes-Benz C350 efficient for its class?
It ranks 128 of 227 in the Compact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG. That is 3.6 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.