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2008-2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 15–25 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 small car configurations, MY2014. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2008-2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class at a glance
The 2008-2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class covers 7 model years in the EPA database (58 configurations in all), rated 15–25 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2014, costs about $3,220 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the C250 1.8L 4-cyl turbo RWD (25 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. The best combined rating in the generation, 25 MPG, was reached in 2012, 2013 and 2014.
2008-2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Gas | 15–25 MPG | $3,220–$5,190 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 15–25 MPG | $3,220–$5,200 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 15–25 MPG | $3,270–$5,200 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 15–21 MPG | $3,850–$5,350 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 15–21 MPG | $3,830–$5,360 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 15–21 MPG | $3,830–$5,360 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 15–21 MPG | $3,830–$5,360 | First year |
What the 2014 C250 1.8L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$268
$3,220 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.37
Per 100 miles
$21.47
Five years
$16,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$160more a year
Class median $3,060 a year, MY2014
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class MPG
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,220.
Gas configurations (12)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C250 (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,220 |
| C250 Coupe | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 31 | 25 | $3,230 |
| C350 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,420 |
| C350 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,430 |
| C350 Coupe | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,470 |
| C350 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,500 |
| C300 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 7-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 27 | 22 | $3,590 |
| C300 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 7-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,610 |
| C350 4matic Coupe | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,630 |
| C300 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 7-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,660 |
Show 2 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 AMG Coupe | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,190 |
| C63 AMG | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,190 |
12 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class MPG
15–25 MPG · $3,220–$5,200/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,220, $50 less.
Gas configurations (12)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C250 (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,220 |
| C250 Coupe | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 31 | 25 | $3,230 |
| C350 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,420 |
| C350 Coupe | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,500 |
| C350 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,500 |
| C350 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,500 |
Show 2 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C300 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 7-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,610 |
| C350 4matic Coupe | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,630 |
| C300 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 7-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,660 |
| C63 AMG Black Series Coupe | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 16 | $5,170 |
| C63 AMG Coupe | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,200 |
| C63 AMG | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,200 |
12 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class MPG
15–25 MPG · $3,270–$5,200/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 25 MPG, up 4. Its annual cost goes from $3,850 to $3,270, $580 less.
Gas configurations (11)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C250 (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 31 | 25 | $3,270 |
| C250 Coupe | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 30 | 25 | $3,270 |
| C350 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,490 |
| C350 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,580 |
| C350 Coupe | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,620 |
| C350 4matic Coupe | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,630 |
Show 1 more configuration
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C300 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 7-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,950 |
| C300 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 7-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,040 |
| C63 AMG Black Series Coupe | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 16 | $5,170 |
| C63 AMG Coupe | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,200 |
| C63 AMG | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,200 |
11 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class MPG
15–21 MPG · $3,850–$5,350/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,830 to $3,850, $20 more.
Gas configurations (7)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C300 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,850 |
| C300 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| C300 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,920 |
| C300 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 7-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,960 |
| C300 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 7-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,040 |
| C350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,050 |
Show 0 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 AMG | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,350 |
7 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class MPG
15–21 MPG · $3,830–$5,360/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,830.
Gas configurations (7)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C300 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
| C300 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
| C300 3.5L 6-cyl | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
| C300 4matic 3.0L 6-cyl | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
| C300 4matic 3.5L 6-cyl | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
| C350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
Show 0 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 AMG | 6.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 19 | 15 | $5,360 |
7 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class MPG
15–21 MPG · $3,830–$5,360/yr
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,830.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C300 (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,830 |
| C350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
| C300 4matic | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
| C63 AMG | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 19 | 15 | $5,360 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class MPG
15–21 MPG · $3,830–$5,360/yr
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C300 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
| C300 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 7-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,830 |
| C350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
| C300 4matic | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
| C63 AMG | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 19 | 15 | $5,360 |
5 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the C250 1.8L 4-cyl turbo RWD: $3,840 in California and $2,800 in Texas, a $1,040 difference.
- California $3,840
- Washington $3,620
- New York $3,180
- Florida $2,940
- Texas $2,800
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2014 small car models.
Generations
- 2000 (W202)
- 2001-2007 (W203)
- 2008-2014 (W204)
- 2015-2021 (W205)
- 2022-2027* (W206)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2008-2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class get?
EPA rates the 2008-2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class at 15–25 MPG combined across 58 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2014 C250 1.8L 4-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 25 MPG (22 city, 31 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2008-2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The C250 1.8L 4-cyl turbo RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 25 MPG, in 2012, 2013 and 2014. The lowest top rating, 21 MPG, was in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2008-2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
How does the 2008-2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2001-2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class) is rated 16–24 MPG combined and costs $3,350–$5,020 a year to fuel; the 2008-2014 model is rated 15–25 MPG and costs $3,220–$5,360 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the C250 1.8L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,220 a year. Across all 12 configurations the cost runs $3,220–$5,190 a year. That is a $1,970 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 100 miles?
About $21.47 per 100 miles for the C250 1.8L 4-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $21.47 and $34.60 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The C250 1.8L 4-cyl turbo RWD is rated 22 city and 31 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class compare with other small car configurations?
The C250 1.8L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,220 a year to fuel, $160 more than the class median of $3,060, and less than 4 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 360 rated small car configurations for MY2014, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class different from the 2013 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,220. EPA lists 12 configurations for 2014 against 12 configurations for 2013. See the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class for that year.