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Mercedes-Benz C-Class MPG

MPG Number of Vehicles
18 miles per gallon 1 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 2 vehicles
24 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
25 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
26 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
27 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
28 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
29 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
30 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
31 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
32 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
33 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
34 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2003 2003 2dr Hatch turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 7-sp shiftable automatic AWD 30.24
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With the turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 engine, 7-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been averaging 30.24 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Classes in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 83 miles per hour (about 65 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (4.1 percent), in heavy traffic (3.4 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
2003 2003 2dr Hatch turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 7-sp shiftable automatic RWD 31.5
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan 248-hp 3.5L V6 7-sp shiftable automatic AWD 24
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan 228-hp 3.0L V6 7-sp shiftable automatic RWD 28.67
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 7-sp shiftable automatic AWD 28.1
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 7-sp shiftable automatic RWD 21.4
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2003 2003 4dr Wagon 248-hp 3.5L V6 7-sp shiftable automatic AWD 18.7
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2003 2dr Hatch supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD
Better than ratings on Highway see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2003 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
I figured I could get over 30 on trips, which I can. Hoped to stay above 25 around town, which I do. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2003 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
 

2003 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.