2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is listed in 14 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 1.8 L 4-cyl supercharged, 2.6 L 6-cyl, 3.2 L 6-cyl and 5.4 L 8-cyl powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 16 to 24 MPG (best: 9.8 L/100 km).

Model year2005
Versions14
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 DrivePremium21 / 29 / 249.8370Compact Cars
C230 Kompressor1.8 L 4-cyl superchargedManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium20 / 29 / 2310.2386Compact Cars
C230 Kompressor Sports Coupe1.8 L 4-cyl superchargedAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium21 / 29 / 249.8370Compact Cars
C230 Kompressor Sports Coupe1.8 L 4-cyl superchargedManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium21 / 28 / 2310.2386Compact Cars
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 / 22 / 1912.4468Small Station Wagons
C240 FFV2.6 L 6-cylAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium or E8517 / 23 / 2011.8444Compact Cars
C240 FFV (Wagon)2.6 L 6-cylAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium or E8517 / 23 / 2011.8444Small Station Wagons
C3203.2 L 6-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 24 / 1912.4468Compact Cars
C320 4matic3.2 L 6-cylAutomatic 5-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 24 / 2011.8444Compact Cars
C320 FFV3.2 L 6-cylAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium or E8518 / 24 / 2011.8444Compact Cars
C320 Sports Coupe3.2 L 6-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium16 / 22 / 1813.1494Compact Cars
C320 Sports Coupe FFV3.2 L 6-cylAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium or E8517 / 22 / 1912.4468Compact Cars
C55 AMG5.4 L 8-cylAutomatic (S5)Rear-Wheel DrivePremium14 / 20 / 1614.7555Compact 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.

Safety recalls

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