2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is listed in 19 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 1.8 L 4-cyl, 1.8 L 4-cyl supercharged, 2.6 L 6-cyl, 3.2 L 6-cyl and 3.2 L 6-cyl supercharged powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 17 to 24 MPG (best: 9.8 L/100 km).

Model year2003
Versions19
ClassCompact Cars, Small Station Wagons
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive

Engines, transmissions & fuel economy

VersionPowertrainTransmissionDriveFuelMPG city / hwy / combL/100 km (comb)CO2 g/miClass
C230 Kompressor1.8 L 4-cyl superchargedAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium20 / 28 / 2310.2386Compact Cars
C230 Kompressor1.8 L 4-cylAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium21 / 29 / 249.8370Compact Cars
C230 Kompressor1.8 L 4-cyl superchargedManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium18 / 28 / 2210.7404Compact Cars
C230 Kompressor1.8 L 4-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium19 / 28 / 2210.7404Compact Cars
C2402.6 L 6-cylAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 23 / 1912.4468Compact Cars
C2402.6 L 6-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium15 / 24 / 1813.1494Compact Cars
C240 (Wagon)2.6 L 6-cylAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 23 / 1912.4468Small Station Wagons
C240 (Wagon)2.6 L 6-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium15 / 24 / 1813.1494Small Station Wagons
C240 4matic2.6 L 6-cylAutomatic 5-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 23 / 1912.4468Compact Cars
C240 4matic (Wagon)2.6 L 6-cylAutomatic 5-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 23 / 1912.4468Small Station Wagons
C32 AMG3.2 L 6-cyl superchargedAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium15 / 19 / 1713.8523Compact Cars
C3203.2 L 6-cylAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium18 / 24 / 2011.8444Compact Cars
C3203.2 L 6-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium15 / 23 / 1813.1494Compact Cars
C320 (Wagon)3.2 L 6-cylAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium18 / 24 / 2011.8444Small Station Wagons
C320 (Wagon)3.2 L 6-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium15 / 23 / 1813.1494Small Station Wagons
C320 4matic3.2 L 6-cylAutomatic 5-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 23 / 1912.4468Compact Cars
C320 4matic (Wagon)3.2 L 6-cylAutomatic 5-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 23 / 1912.4468Small Station Wagons
C320 Sports Coupe3.2 L 6-cylAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 23 / 1912.4468Compact Cars
C320 Sports Coupe3.2 L 6-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium15 / 23 / 1813.1494Compact Cars

Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.

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