We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mercedes-Benz C-Class MPG

MPG Number of Vehicles
16 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
17 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
18 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
19 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
20 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
21 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
22 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
23 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
24 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
25 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
26 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
27 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
28 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
29 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2009 2009 4dr Sedan 268-hp 3.5L V6 7-sp shiftable automatic RWD 18.1
See all data
With the turbocharged 255hp 2.0L I4 engine, 9-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been averaging 18.1 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Classes in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 180 miles per hour (about 40 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (40 percent), in heavy traffic (5 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in this analysis was driven on mountainous terrain with a lead foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2009 2009 4dr Sedan 248-hp 3.5L V6 7-sp shiftable automatic AWD 26.2
See all data
2009 2009 4dr Sedan 228-hp 3.0L V6 7-sp shiftable automatic RWD 22.16
See all data
2009 2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 6-sp manual RWD 29.4
See all data
2009 2009 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-sp shiftable automatic RWD 26.15
See all data

Return to top

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Excellent highway economy for a luxury car. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Slow to downshift, so-so fuel economy in the city. Should really have 30 more horsepower. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2008 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Fuel economy is about averge for this type of car, perhaps a bit less, but not a major deal. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
 

2009 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.