Model year guide
1996 Mercedes-benz C 280
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Mercedes-benz C 280 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.
1996 Mercedes-benz C 280 at a glance
Combined19 mpg
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1996 Mercedes-benz C 280 MPG & running costs
Combined19 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,350
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,750 more
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1996 Mercedes-benz C 280 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
Fuel (5 yrs)$21,750
Fuel only$21,750
Per mile$0.29
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.