2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is listed in 11 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 1.8 L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0 L 6-cyl, 3.5 L 6-cyl and 6.2 L 8-cyl powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 15 to 25 MPG (best: 9.4 L/100 km).

Model year2012
Versions11
ClassCompact Cars, Subcompact Cars
Drive4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive

Engines, transmissions & fuel economy

VersionPowertrainTransmissionDriveFuelMPG city / hwy / combL/100 km (comb)CO2 g/miClass
C2501.8 L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 7-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium21 / 31 / 259.4355Compact Cars
C250 Coupe1.8 L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 7-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium21 / 30 / 259.4355Subcompact Cars
C300 4matic3.0 L 6-cylAutomatic 7-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 24 / 2011.8444Compact Cars
C300 4matic3.0 L 6-cylAutomatic 7-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium or E8518 / 25 / 2011.8444Compact Cars
C3503.5 L 6-cylAutomatic 7-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium20 / 29 / 2310.2386Compact Cars
C3503.5 L 6-cylAutomatic 7-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium or E8519 / 28 / 2210.7404Compact Cars
C350 4matic Coupe3.5 L 6-cylAutomatic 7-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium19 / 27 / 2210.7404Subcompact Cars
C350 Coupe3.5 L 6-cylAutomatic 7-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium19 / 28 / 2210.7404Subcompact Cars
C63 AMG6.2 L 8-cylAutomatic 7-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium13 / 19 / 1515.7592Compact Cars
C63 AMG Black Series Coupe6.2 L 8-cylAutomatic 7-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium13 / 19 / 1614.7555Subcompact Cars
C63 AMG Coupe6.2 L 8-cylAutomatic 7-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium13 / 19 / 1515.7592Subcompact 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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