2005 Mercedes-benz C 230 problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2005 Mercedes-benz C 230 get?

The 2005 Mercedes-benz C 230 has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

2005 Mercedes-benz C 230 at a glance

Combined23–24 mpg

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2005 Mercedes-benz C 230 MPG & running costs

Combined23–24 mpg

City21 mpg

Highway29 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,475

EPA size classCompact Cars

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd or Manual 6-spd

Forced inductionSupercharged

Passenger volume89 cu ft

Cargo volume16 cu ft

5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,375 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 230 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,375

Fuel only$17,375

Per mile$0.23

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

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2005 Mercedes-benz C 230 — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2005 Mercedes-benz C 230 get?

The 2005 Mercedes-benz C 230 has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.