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2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class MPG & fuel economy

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a subcompact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (22 city / 31 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 25 MPG. That's down 2 MPG from the 2021 model. Among 34 subcompact cars rated for 2022, it ranks 18th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,370 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 22 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,370 15,000 mi/yr · $15.80 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2022 #18 of 34 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	22	9.4	10.7
Highway	31	13.2	7.6
Combined	25	10.6	9.4

How it ranks among 2022 Subcompact Cars

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1MINI Cooper EV110 MPGe $829
2BMW i4109 MPGe $834
3Chevrolet Spark33 MPG $1,409
4Audi A3 Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
5MINI Cooper32 MPG $1,852
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18Mercedes-Benz C-Class25 MPG $2,370
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34Mercedes-Benz SL-Class16 MPG $3,703

2022 C-ClassOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,370/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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5 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 9-speed automatic C300 4matic Coupe	Gas	22 MPG	31 MPG	25 MPG	—	$2,370
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 9-speed automatic C300 Coupe	Gas	22 MPG	31 MPG	25 MPG	—	$2,370
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 9-speed automatic C300 4matic Convertible	Gas	21 MPG	30 MPG	24 MPG	—	$2,469
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 9-speed automatic C300 Convertible	Gas	21 MPG	28 MPG	24 MPG	—	$2,469
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 9-speed automatic AMG C43 4matic Coupe	Gas	19 MPG	28 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,693

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
Drivetrain: AWD
Passenger volume: 79 cu ft
Cargo volume: 10 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 350 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 5/10

2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. rivals

vs BMW 8 Series 25 MPG · $2,370/yr Same fuel cost vs Lexus RC 25 MPG · $2,370/yr Same fuel cost vs Audi TTS Coupe 26 MPG · $2,279/yr TTS Coupe saves $91/yr vs Audi S5 24 MPG · $2,469/yr C-Class saves $99/yr vs Audi TT RS 23 MPG · $2,576/yr C-Class saves $206/yr vs Audi S3 27 MPG · $2,194/yr S3 saves $176/yr vs Porsche 911 21 MPG · $2,821/yr C-Class saves $451/yr vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Hybrid 29 MPG · $2,043/yr C-Class Hybrid saves $327/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Hybrid (29 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 22 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2022 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 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?