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1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class MPG & fuel economy

The 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a compact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (21 city / 27 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 23 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1995 model. Among 44 compact cars rated for 1996, it ranks 34th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,576 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 21 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,576 15,000 mi/yr · $17.17 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1996 #34 of 44 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2711.58.7
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 1996 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  2. 2Volkswagen Jetta Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  3. 3Ford Escort30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Mercury Tracer30 MPG $1,550
  5. 5Mazda Protege30 MPG $1,550
  6. 34Mercedes-Benz C-Class23 MPG $2,576
  7. 44Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental12 MPG $4,938
1996 C-ClassOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

C-Class MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
C220		 Gas 21 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,576
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
C280		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118
RWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
C36 AMG		 Gas 16 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
90 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. rivals

vs Acura TL 20 MPG · $2,962/yr C-Class saves $386/yr vs Audi A4 20 MPG · $2,962/yr C-Class saves $386/yr vs Lexus ES 21 MPG · $2,214/yr ES saves $362/yr vs Volvo 960 19 MPG · $3,118/yr C-Class saves $542/yr vs Audi A6 19 MPG · $3,118/yr C-Class saves $542/yr vs Infiniti G20 24 MPG · $1,938/yr G20 saves $639/yr vs Jaguar XJ 18 MPG · $3,292/yr C-Class saves $716/yr vs Jaguar XJR 14 MPG · $4,232/yr C-Class saves $1,656/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Up to 23 MPG combined (21 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 18 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

The 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class per year?

About $2,576 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $17.17 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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