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2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class MPG & Fuel Cost
3 configurations · 18–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 small car configurations, MY2000. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class at a glance
The 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 3 configurations in the EPA database, rated 18–22 MPG combined. The most efficient is the C230 Kompressor 2.3L 4-cyl supercharged RWD at 22 MPG, which costs about $3,650 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $3,650 to $4,460, a $810 difference. The C230 Kompressor 2.3L 4-cyl supercharged RWD costs less to fuel than 3 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2000 (class median $3,110 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2000 C230 Kompressor 2.3L 4-cyl supercharged RWD costs to drive
Per month
$304
$3,650 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.08
Per 100 miles
$24.33
Five years
$18,250
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$540more a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2000
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C230 Kompressor (Most efficient) | 2.3L 4-cyl supercharged | RWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,650 |
| C280 | 2.8L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,830 |
| C43 AMG | 4.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $4,460 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the C230 Kompressor 2.3L 4-cyl supercharged RWD: $4,350 in California and $3,170 in Texas, a $1,180 difference.
- California $4,350
- Washington $4,100
- New York $3,610
- Florida $3,330
- Texas $3,170
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class get?
EPA rates the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class at 18–22 MPG combined across 3 configurations. The most efficient, the C230 Kompressor 2.3L 4-cyl supercharged RWD, is rated 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the C230 Kompressor 2.3L 4-cyl supercharged RWD costs about $3,650 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $3,650–$4,460 a year. That is a $810 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 100 miles?
About $24.33 per 100 miles for the C230 Kompressor 2.3L 4-cyl supercharged RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $24.33 and $29.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The C230 Kompressor 2.3L 4-cyl supercharged RWD is rated 19 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class compare with other small car configurations?
The C230 Kompressor 2.3L 4-cyl supercharged RWD costs about $3,650 a year to fuel, $540 more than the class median of $3,110, and less than 3 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 281 rated small car configurations for MY2000, not weighted by sales.