Model year guide
2006 Mercedes-benz C 280
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Mercedes-benz C 280 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 10 on record.
2006 Mercedes-benz C 280 at a glance
Combined21 mpg
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2006 Mercedes-benz C 280 MPG & running costs
Combined21 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,900
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 7-spd
Passenger volume89 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,500 more
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2006 Mercedes-benz C 280 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
Fuel (5 yrs)$19,500
Fuel only$19,500
Per mile$0.26
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.
2006 Mercedes-benz C 280 vehicles on record
2006 Mercedes-benz C 280WDB2020181A453529
2006 Mercedes-benz C 280WDBRF54HX6F820657
2006 Mercedes-benz C 280WDB2030921F839973
2006 Mercedes-benz C 280WDBRF92H47F841970
2006 Mercedes-benz C 280WDW2030921F816758
2006 Mercedes-benz C 280WDB2032541F833515
2006 Mercedes-benz C 280WDB2032921F845706
2006 Mercedes-benz C 280WDB2030541F851505
2006 Mercedes-benz C 280WDBRF54H17F873846
2006 Mercedes-benz C 280WDBRF92H76F805544
2006 Mercedes-benz C 280WDB2030921F789136