2003 Mercedes-Benz C320 fuel economy
The EPA lists 8 versions of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C320. Combined fuel economy ranges from 18 to 20 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 18 city / 24 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 18 to 20 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 18 and 24 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $4,100 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C320 Automatic 5-spd | 6-cyl 3.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG | $4,100 |
| C320 (Wagon) Automatic 5-spd | 6-cyl 3.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG | $4,100 |
| C320 4matic Automatic 5-spd | 6-cyl 3.2L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG | $4,350 |
| C320 4matic (Wagon) Automatic 5-spd | 6-cyl 3.2L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG | $4,350 |
| C320 Sports Coupe Automatic 5-spd | 6-cyl 3.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG | $4,350 |
| C320 Manual 6-spd | 6-cyl 3.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG | $4,550 |
| C320 (Wagon) Manual 6-spd | 6-cyl 3.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG | $4,550 |
| C320 Sports Coupe Manual 6-spd | 6-cyl 3.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG | $4,550 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $4,100 per year in fuel, versus $4,550 for the least efficient.