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Mercedes-Benz C-Class MPG

MPG Number of Vehicles
18 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
19 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
20 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
21 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
22 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
23 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
24 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
25 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
26 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
27 miles per gallon 5 vehicles
28 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
29 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
30 miles per gallon 4 vehicles
31 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
32 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
33 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
34 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
35 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
36 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2005 2005 2dr Hatch turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 7-sp shiftable automatic AWD 27.5
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With the turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 engine, 7-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been averaging 27.5 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Classes in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 93 miles per hour (about 55 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (37.5 percent), in the suburbs (0 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a lead foot and the AC on most or all of the time.
2005 2005 4dr Sedan 451-hp 6.2L V8 7-sp shiftable automatic RWD 18
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2005 2005 4dr Sedan 248-hp 3.5L V6 7-sp shiftable automatic AWD 18
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2005 2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 7-sp shiftable automatic AWD 29.15
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2005 2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 7-sp shiftable automatic RWD 28.17
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
24mpg city, 32 mgp highway, surpasses many economy cars, tho uses premium fuel. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2005 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
better than rated fuel economy. we gat 25 mpg overall, and over 29 mpg on trips. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2005 4dr Sedan supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Choose the 1.8L for its lowest gaz consumption and I am very satisfied with the results. This engine is able to keep te gaz bill low, and provide a driving experience with surprising excitment. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2004 4dr Sedan supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
30-35+ mpg on highway trips.28-30 mpg in town see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The city mpg is usually around 15-17 mpg. Now that's for a hilly neighborhood in a big city, but still. True highway mileage usually about 26 - that's reasonable enough for us. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
 

2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Gas Mileage (MPG)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.