Model year guide
1997 Mercedes-benz C 280
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Mercedes-benz C 280 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.
1997 Mercedes-benz C 280 at a glance
Combined20 mpg
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1997 Mercedes-benz C 280 MPG & running costs
Combined20 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,100
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,500 more
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1997 Mercedes-benz C 280 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
Fuel (5 yrs)$20,500
Fuel only$20,500
Per mile$0.27
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.