Mercedes-Benz C300

20082026 · 21 configurations

Lowest
20
Average
25
Best
30

The Mercedes-Benz C300 has been tested by the EPA across 21 different configurations spanning model years 2008 through 2026. Over this period, the C300 has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 20 MPG to 30 MPG, with an overall average of 25 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2026
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdPremium
$2,400253529MPG
2025
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdPremium
$2,400253529MPG
2024
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdPremium
$2,300263630MPG
2023
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdPremium
$2,400253629MPG
2022
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdPremium
$2,400253529MPG
2021
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdPremium
$2,550233527MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdPremium
$2,450243528MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdPremium
$2,550233427MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spdPremium
$2,550243327MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 7-spdPremium
$2,450243428MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 7-spdPremium
$2,450253428MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 7-spdPremium
$2,450253328MPG
2011
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 7-spdPremium
$3,300182521MPG
2011
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 7-spdPremium or E85
$3,450182520MPG
2011
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182521MPG
2010
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
2010
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 7-spdPremium or E85
$3,300182621MPG
2010
3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 7-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
2009
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 7-spdPremium or E85
$3,300182521MPG
2008
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
2008
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 7-spdPremium or E85
$3,300182521MPG

Historical Efficiency

2026
29
2025
29
2024
30
2023
29
2022
29
2021
27
2020
28
2019
27
2018
27
2017
28
2016
28
2015
28
2011
21
2010
21
2009
21
2008
21

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (C300) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Mercedes-Benz C300. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2017
7
2016
6
2015
10
2011
1
2010
1
2009
1
2008
7
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