Model year guide

2003 Mercedes-benz C230

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2003 Mercedes-benz C230 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

2003 Mercedes-benz C230 at a glance

Combined22–24 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2003 Mercedes-benz C230 MPG & running costs

Combined22–24 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,613
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd or Manual 6-spd
Forced inductionSupercharged
Passenger volume88 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,063 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 2003 Mercedes-benz C230 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,065
Fuel only$18,065
Per mile$0.24

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.

2003 Mercedes-benz C230 vehicles on record

2003 Mercedes-benz C230WDBRN40J43A497009 2003 Mercedes-benz C230WDBRF40J04A545927 2003 Mercedes-benz C230WDBRN40J33A509862 2003 Mercedes-benz C230WDB2037401A610596

Other Mercedes-benz C230 model years

2009 2007 2005 2004 2002 1999 1996

2003 Mercedes-benz C230 — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2003 Mercedes-benz C230 get?

The 2003 Mercedes-benz C230 has U.S. EPA estimates of 22–24 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.