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2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class MPG & fuel economy

The 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a compact car offered in 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 23 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2003 model. Among 48 compact cars rated for 2004, it ranks 38th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,576 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 20 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,576 15,000 mi/yr · $17.17 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2004 #38 of 48 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	20	8.5	11.8
Highway	28	11.9	8.4
Combined	23	9.8	10.2

How it ranks among 2004 Compact Cars

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1Honda Civic Hybrid41 MPG $1,134
2Honda Civic34 MPG $1,368
3Toyota Echo33 MPG $1,409
4Toyota Corolla31 MPG $1,500
5Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel36 MPG $1,542
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38Mercedes-Benz C-Class23 MPG $2,576
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48Bentley Continental12 MPG $4,938

2004 C-ClassOther compact carsClass median: $1,899/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

C-Class MPG across model years

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12 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 1.8L 4-cyl supercharged · 5-speed automatic C230 Kompressor	Gas	20 MPG	28 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,576
RWD · 1.8L 4-cyl supercharged · 6-speed manual C230 Kompressor	Gas	20 MPG	27 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,576
4WD/AWD · 3.2L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic C320 4matic Sedan	Gas	17 MPG	24 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
RWD · 2.6L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic C240 FFV	Flex-fuel	17 MPG	23 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
RWD · 3.2L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic C320 FFV	Flex-fuel	18 MPG	24 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
RWD · 2.6L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual C240	Gas	16 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
RWD · 2.6L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic C240	Gas	17 MPG	22 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
4WD/AWD · 2.6L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic C240 4matic	Gas	17 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
RWD · 3.2L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual C320	Gas	17 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
RWD · 2.6L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic C240 (Wagon)	Gas	17 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
RWD · 2.6L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual C240 (Wagon)	Gas	15 MPG	23 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292
RWD · 3.2L 6-cyl supercharged · 5-speed automatic C32 AMG	Gas	14 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.8L 4-cyl supercharged
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 89 cu ft
Cargo volume: 12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 386 g/mi

2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. rivals

vs Acura TSX 23 MPG · $2,576/yr Same fuel cost vs Volvo S40 23 MPG · $2,576/yr Same fuel cost vs Volvo S60 22 MPG · $2,693/yr C-Class saves $117/yr vs Audi A4 23 MPG · $2,576/yr Same fuel cost vs Jaguar X-Type 19 MPG · $3,118/yr C-Class saves $542/yr vs Lexus IS 18 MPG · $3,292/yr C-Class saves $716/yr vs Infiniti G35 20 MPG · $2,325/yr G35 saves $251/yr vs Saab 9-3 24 MPG · $1,938/yr 9-3 saves $639/yr vs Volvo V40 22 MPG · $2,693/yr C-Class saves $117/yr vs Bentley Continental 12 MPG · $4,938/yr C-Class saves $2,361/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 16 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?