Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 (2001–2007): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 233 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: W203, S203, CL203
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,340–4,540 mm RDW | – | 4,343–4,626 mm |
| Width | 1,730–1,770 mm RDW | – | 1,728 mm |
| Height | 1,380–1,450 mm RDW | – | 1,406–1,465 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720–2,760 mm RDW | – | 2,715 mm |
| Front track | 1,493–1,553 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Rear track | 1,464–1,547 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,365–1,535 kg RDW | – | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,465–1,635 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,935–2,115 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,500–1,800 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 730–750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 4–5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2–4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 340–878 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,407–2,520 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 203–246 km/h RDW | – | – |
| Torque | 220–510 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/45R17, 245/40R17, 205/55R16, 225/50R16, 195/65R15, 225/40R18, 245/35R18
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 67.9% (67.7–68.2) | 69.2% | 151,110 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 54.3% | 41.6% |
| Brakes | 43.8% | 36.4% |
| Tyres | 33.6% | 31.2% |
| Lights and electrics | 26.3% | 28.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 12.6% | 11.8% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
1,049 complaints for model years 2001–2007. 56 crashes · 40 fires · 62 injuries · 1 death
- Engine 226
- Airbags 178
- Electrical system 168
- Fuel system 149
- Transmission and drivetrain 125
- Seats 64
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 233 versions of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203
Show all 233 versions
United Kingdom 184 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2010C350 up to 225 Tyres · C350 225 Tyres at rear · C 350 225/245 Tyres at rear | 3.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 232 g/km |
| 2006–2010C350 up to 245 Tyres · C350 245 Tyres at rear · C 350 255 Tyres at rear | 3.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.0 L/100 km NEDC | 239 g/km |
| 2006–2008C180 Kompressor up to 225 Tyres · C160K up to 225 Tyres · C180 Kompressor 205/225 Tyres at rear and 2 more trims | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 183 g/km |
| 2006–2008C200 Kompressor up to 225 Tyres · C200 Kompressor 205/225 Tyres at rear | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 2006–2008C200 Kompressor 245 Tyres · C200 Kompressor 245 Tyres at rear | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 197 g/km |
| 2006–2008C180 Kompressor up to 225 Tyres | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
| 2006–2008C200 Kompressor 245 Tyres | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 197 g/km |
| 2006–2008C200 Kompressor up to 225 Tyres | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 2006–2008C180 Kompressor 245 Tyres · C160K up to 245 Tyres · C180 Kompressor 245 Tyres at rear and 1 more trim | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 188 g/km |
| 2006–2008C180 Kompressor up to 225 Tyres · C160K up to 225 Tyres · C180 Kompressor 205/225 Tyres at rear and 1 more trim | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 193 g/km |
| 2006–2008C180 Kompressor 245 Tyres · C160K up to 245 Tyres · C180 Kompressor 245 Tyres at rear and 1 more trim | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 200 g/km |
| 2006–2008C200 Kompressor up to 225 Tyres · C200 Kompressor 205/225 Tyres at rear | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 202 g/km |
| 2006–2008C200 Kompressor 245 Tyres · C200 Kompressor 245 Tyres at rear | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 208 g/km |
| 2006–2008C180 Kompressor 245 Tyres | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 195 g/km |
| 2006–2008C180 Kompressor up to 225 Tyres | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 203 g/km |
| 2006–2008C180 Kompressor 245 Tyres | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 206 g/km |
| 2006–2008C200 Kompressor up to 225 Tyres | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 206 g/km |
| 2006–2008C200 Kompressor 245 Tyres | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 213 g/km |
| 2006–2008C200 CDI 245 Tyres · C220 CDI up to 225 Tyres · C200 CDI no DPF 245 Tyres at rear and 3 more trims | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 183 g/km |
| 2006–2008C200 CDI up to 225 Tyres · C200 CDI no DPF 205/225 Tyres · C200 CDI with DPF 205/225 Tyres | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 180 g/km |
| 2006–2008C200 CDI 245 Tyres · C200 CDI no DPF 245 Tyres · C200 CDI with DPF 245 Tyres | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 183 g/km |
| 2006–2008C200 CDI up to 225 Tyres · C200 CDI no DPF 205/225 Tyres · C200 CDI with DPF 205/225 Tyres | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 188 g/km |
| 2006–2008C200 CDI 245 Tyres · C200 CDI no DPF 245 Tyres · C200 CDI with DPF 245 Tyres | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
| 2006–2008C220 CDI up to 225 Tyres · C220 CDI no DPF 205/225 Tyres · C220 CDI with DPF 205/225 Tyres | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 180 g/km |
| 2006–2008C220 CDI 245 Tyres · C220 CDI no DPF 245 Tyres · C220 CDI with DPF 245 Tyres | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 183 g/km |
| 2006–2008C220 CDI up to 225 Tyres · C220 CDI no DPF 205/225 Tyres · C220 CDI with DPF 205/225 Tyres | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
| 2006–2008C220 CDI 245 Tyres · C220 CDI no DPF 245 Tyres · C220 CDI with DPF 245 Tyres | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 194 g/km |
| 2006–2008C200 CDI up to 225 Tyres · C200 CDI no DPF 205/225 Tyres at rear · C200 CDI with DPF 205/225 Tyres at rear | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 172 g/km |
| 2006–2008C200 CDI 245 Tyres · C200 CDI no DPF 245 Tyres at rear · C200 CDI with DPF 245 Tyres at rear | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.5–6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 171–177 g/km |
| 2006–2008C200 CDI up to 225 Tyres · C200 CDI no DPF 205/225 Tyres at rear · C200 CDI with DPF 205/225 Tyres at rear | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 6.8–6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 180–183 g/km |
| 2006–2008C200 CDI 245 Tyres · C200 CDI no DPF 245 Tyres at rear · C200 CDI with DPF 245 Tyres at rear | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 185 g/km |
| 2006–2008C220 CDI up to 225 Tyres · C220 CDI no DPF 205/225 Tyres at rear · C220 CDI with DPF 205/225 Tyres at rear | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 174 g/km |
| 2006–2008C220 CDI 245 Tyres · C220 CDI no DPF 245 Tyres at rear · C220 CDI with DPF 245 Tyres at rear | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.5–6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 172–176 g/km |
| 2006–2008C220 CDI 245 Tyres · C220 CDI no DPF 245 Tyres at rear · C220 CDI with DPF 245 Tyres at rear | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 6.9–7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 183–185 g/km |
| 2006–2008C230 up to 225 Tyres · C230 205/225 Tyres at rear | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 222 g/km |
| 2006–2008C230 245 Tyres · C230 245 Tyres at rear | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 229 g/km |
| 2006–2008C230 up to 225 Tyres · C230 205/225 Tyres at rear | 2.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 222 g/km |
| 2006–2008C230 245 Tyres · C230 245 Tyres at rear | 2.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 229 g/km |
| 2006–2008C230 up to 225 Tyres | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 229 g/km |
| 2006–2008C230 245 Tyres | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 237 g/km |
| 2006–2008C230 up to 225 Tyres | 2.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.5 L/100 km NEDC | 226 g/km |
| 2006–2008C230 245 Tyres | 2.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 233 g/km |
| 2006–2008C320CDi up to 225 Tyres · C320 CDI no DPF 225 Tyres · C320 CDI with DPF 225 Tyres and 1 more trim | 3.0 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
| 2006–2008C320CDi up to 245 Tyres · C320 CDI no DPF 245 Tyres · C320 CDI with DPF 245 Tyres and 1 more trim | 3.0 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 208 g/km |
| 2006–2008C280 up to 225 Tyres | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 232 g/km |
| 2006–2008C280 up to 245 Tyres | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.0 L/100 km NEDC | 239 g/km |
| 2006–2008C280 up to 225 Tyres | 3.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 229 g/km |
| 2006–2008C280 up to 245 Tyres | 3.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 236 g/km |
| 2006–2008C350 up to 225 Tyres · C350 225 Tyres at rear | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.5 L/100 km NEDC | 227 g/km |
| 2006–2008C350 up to 245 Tyres · C350 245 Tyres at rear | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 234 g/km |
| 2006–2008C350 up to 225 Tyres | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 234 g/km |
| 2006–2008C350 up to 245 Tyres | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 241 g/km |
| 2006–2008C350 up to 225 Tyres | 3.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.2 L/100 km NEDC | 245 g/km |
| 2006–2008C350 up to 245 Tyres | 3.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.5 L/100 km NEDC | 252 g/km |
| 2006–2008C55 AMG | 5.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.9–12.3 L/100 km NEDC | 286–293 g/km |
| 2006–2007C220 CDI up to 225 Tyres · C220 CDI no DPF 205/225 Tyres at rear · C220 CDI with DPF 205/225 Tyres at rear, | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2006–2007C220 CDI up to 225 Tyres · C220 CDI no DPF 205/225 Tyres at rear · C220 CDI with DPF 205/225 Tyres at rear | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 180 g/km |
| 2007C200 CDI no DPF 205/225 Tyres rear | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 160 g/km |
| 2007C200 CDI with DPF 205/225 Tyres rear | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 167 g/km |
| 2006–2007C320CDi up to 225 Tyres · C320 CDI no DPF 225 Tyres at rear · C320 CDI with DPF 225 Tyres at rear, | 3.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 183 g/km |
| 2006–2007C320CDi up to 245 Tyres · C320 CDI no DPF 245 Tyres at rear · C320 CDI with DPF 245 Tyres at rear | 3.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
| 2006–2007C320CDi up to 225 Tyres · C320 CDI no DPF 225 Tyres at rear · C320 CDI with DPF 225 Tyres at rear | 3.0 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 2006–2007C320CDi up to 245 Tyres · C320 CDI no DPF 245 Tyres at rear · C320 CDI with DPF 245 Tyres at rear | 3.0 L | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 201 g/km |
| 2006–2007C280 up to 225 Tyres · C280 205/225 Tyres at rear | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 225 g/km |
| 2006–2007C280 up to 245 Tyres · C280 245 Tyres at rear | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 232 g/km |
| 2006–2007C280 up to 225 Tyres · C280 245 Tyres at rear | 3.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 232 g/km |
| 2006–2007C280 up to 245 Tyres · C280 205/225 Tyres | 3.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 225 g/km |
| 2007C55 AMG 245 Tyres at rear | 5.4 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 11.9 L/100 km NEDC | 286 g/km |
| 2006C200 CDI up to 225 Tyres | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 167 g/km |
| 2006C270 CDI (All Tyres) | 2.7 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.8–7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 181–189 g/km |
| 2006C270 CDI (All Tyres) | 2.7 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.1–7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 189–198 g/km |
| 2006C320CDi up to 225 Tyres | 3.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 193 g/km |
| 2006C320CDi up to 245 Tyres | 3.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 214 g/km |
| 2006C320 245 Tyres | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.4–11.5 L/100 km NEDC | 274–277 g/km |
| 2006C320 up to 225 Tyres | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.2–10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 242–254 g/km |
| 2006C320 245 Tyres | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.8–11.2 L/100 km NEDC | 260–269 g/km |
| 2006C320 up to 225 Tyres | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.9–11.4 L/100 km NEDC | 262–272 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 200 Kompressor · C200 Kompressor | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 209 g/km |
| 2003–2004C180 · C 180 | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 202 g/km |
| 2003–2004C200 Kompressor · C 200 Kompressor | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 180 195 Tyres · C 180 (195 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 188 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 180 (205-225 Tyres) · C 200 Kompressor (195 Tyres) · C 180 (205/225 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 180 (245 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 200 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 180 (195 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 195 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 180 (205-225 Tyres) · C 180 (205/225 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 202 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 180 (245 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 209 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 200 Kompressor (205-225 Tyres) · C 200 Kompressor (205/225 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 200 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 200 Kompressor (195 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 204 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 200 Kompressor (205-225 Tyres) · C 200 Kompressor (205/225 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 212 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 200 Kompressor (245 Tyres) · C200 Kompressor (245 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 200 Kompressor (245 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 212 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 180 · C180 | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 197 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 180 (195 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 180 (205/225 Tyres) · C180 (225 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 183 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 180 (245 Tyres) · C180 (245 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 200 (205/225 Tyres) · C200 Kompressor (225 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 200 (195 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 185 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 200 (245 Tyres) · C200 Kompressor (245 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 197 g/km |
| 2003–2004C180 - 205/225 Tyres · C180 (205/225 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
| 2003–2004C180 - 245 Tyres · C180 (245 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 197 g/km |
| 2003–2004C200 Kompressor - 245 Tyres · C200 Kompressor (245 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
| 2003–2004C200 Kompressor - 205/225 Tyres · C200 Kompressor (205/225 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 180 | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 211 g/km |
| 2003–2004C180 | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 204 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 200 Kompressor | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 214 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 200 Kompressor | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 221 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 230 Kompressor · C230 Kompressor | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 211 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 230 Kompressor · C230 Kompressor | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 221 g/km |
| 2003–2004C230 Kompressor (225 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 194 g/km |
| 2003–2004C230 Kompressor (245 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 204 g/km |
| 2003–2004C180 (245 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 202 g/km |
| 2003–2004C180 (225 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 202 g/km |
| 2003–2004C180 (245 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 209 g/km |
| 2003–2004C230 (245 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 221 g/km |
| 2003–2004C180 (225 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 2003–2004C200 Kompressor (225 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 197 g/km |
| 2003–2004C230 (225 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 204 g/km |
| 2003–2004C230 (245 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 214 g/km |
| 2003–2004C230 (225 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 214 g/km |
| 2003–2004C200 Kompressor (245 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 209 g/km |
| 2003–2004C200 Kompressor (225 Tyres) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 209 g/km |
| 2001–2004C 180 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.4–9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 225–230 g/km |
| 2001–2004C 180 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.5–9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 227–235 g/km |
| 2001–2004C 200 Kompressor | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.6–9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 230–237 g/km |
| 2001–2004C 240 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.6 L/100 km NEDC | 278 g/km |
| 2001–2004C 240 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.2 L/100 km NEDC | 269 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 180 · C180 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 202 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 200 Kompressor · C200 Kompressor | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 207 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 230 Kompressor · C230 Kompressor | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 221 g/km |
| 2001–2004C 220 CDI | 2.1 L | Diesel | – | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 2001–2004C 220 CDI | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.4–6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 170–177 g/km |
| 2001–2004C 220 CDI | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 6.8–7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 181–189 g/km |
| 2001–2004C 220 CDI · C220 CDI | 2.1 L | Diesel | – | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 166 g/km |
| 2001–2004C 220 CDI · C220 CDI | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 164 g/km |
| 2001–2004C 220 CDI · C220 CDI | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 177 g/km |
| 2003–2004C220 CDI (225 Tyres) · C200CDi (225 Tyres) · C220CDi (225 Tyres) | 2.1 L | Diesel | – | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 156 g/km |
| 2003–2004C220 CDI (245 Tyres) · C200CDi (245 Tyres) · C220CDi (245 Tyres) and 2 more trims | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 167 g/km |
| 2003–2004C220 CDI (245 Tyres) · C220CDi (245 Tyres) · C200CDi (245 Tyres) | 2.1 L | Diesel | – | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 162 g/km |
| 2003–2004C220 CDI (225 Tyres) · C200CDi (225 Tyres) · C220CDi (225 Tyres) | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 161 g/km |
| 2003–2004C220 CDI (245 Tyres) · C200CDi (245 Tyres) · C220CDi (245 Tyres) | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 178 g/km |
| 2003–2004C220 CDI (225 Tyres) · C200CDi (225 Tyres) · C220CDi (225 Tyres) | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 174 g/km |
| 2004C200CDi (195 Tyres) · C220CDi (195 Tyres) | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 156 g/km |
| 2004C200CDi (195 Tyres) · C220CDi (195 Tyres) | 2.1 L | Diesel | – | 5.8–6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 153–161 g/km |
| 2004C200CDi (195 Tyres) · C220CDi (195 Tyres) | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 6.3–6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 166–172 g/km |
| 2004C200CDi (225 Tyres) · C220CDi (225 Tyres) | 2.1 L | Diesel | – | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 164 g/km |
| 2004C200CDi (245 Tyres) · C220CDi (245 Tyres) | 2.1 L | Diesel | – | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 170 g/km |
| 2004C200CDi (245 Tyres) · C220CDi (245 Tyres) | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 2004C200CDi (225 Tyres) · C220CDi (225 Tyres) | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 179 g/km |
| 2004C200CDi (245 Tyres) · C220CDi (245 Tyres) | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 184 g/km |
| 2004C200CDi (225 Tyres) · C220CDi (225 Tyres) | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 171 g/km |
| 2001–2004C 240 | 2.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.1–11.2 L/100 km NEDC | 266–269 g/km |
| 2001–2004C 240 | 2.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.5–10.7 L/100 km NEDC | 252–256 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 240 (225 Tyres) | 2.6 L | Petrol | – | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 243 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 240 (245 Tyres) | 2.6 L | Petrol | – | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 250 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 240 (225 Tyres) | 2.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.7 L/100 km NEDC | 257 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 240 (245 Tyres) | 2.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.3 L/100 km NEDC | 273 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 240 (225 Tyres) | 2.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 243 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 240 (245 Tyres) | 2.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.3 L/100 km NEDC | 248 g/km |
| 2001–2004C 270 CDI | 2.7 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.8–7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 181–189 g/km |
| 2001–2004C 270 CDI | 2.7 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.1–7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 189–198 g/km |
| 2002–2004C270 CDI | 2.7 L | Diesel | – | 6.6–6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 175–183 g/km |
| 2001–2004C 320 | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.8–11.3 L/100 km NEDC | 260–271 g/km |
| 2002–2004C32 AMG | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.5–11.9 L/100 km NEDC | 276–285 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 320 (225 Tyres) | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.9 L/100 km NEDC | 263 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 320 (245 Tyres) | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.4 L/100 km NEDC | 274 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 320 (225 Tyres) · C320 (225 Tyres) | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 254 g/km |
| 2003–2004C 320 (245 Tyres) · C320 (245 Tyres) | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.8 L/100 km NEDC | 260 g/km |
| 2003–2004C320 (225 Tyres) | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.9 L/100 km NEDC | 262 g/km |
| 2003–2004C320 (245 Tyres) | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.4 L/100 km NEDC | 274 g/km |
| 2001–2003C180 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.4–9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 225–233 g/km |
| 2002–2003C220 CDI | 2.1 L | Diesel | – | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 164 g/km |
| 2001–2002C180 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.5–9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 227–237 g/km |
| 2001–2002C 200 Kompressor | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.5–9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 227–235 g/km |
| 2001–2002C 200 Kompressor | 2.0 L | Petrol | – | 9.5–9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 227–233 g/km |
| 2002C200 Kompressor | 2.0 L | Petrol | – | 9.5 L/100 km NEDC | 227 g/km |
| 2002C 180 | 2.0 L | Petrol | – | 9.2–9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 221–226 g/km |
| 2001–2002C 230 Kompressor | 2.3 L | Petrol | – | 9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 231 g/km |
| 2001–2002C 230 Kompressor | 2.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 237 g/km |
| 2001–2002C 230 Kompressor | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 235 g/km |
| 2001C 220 CDI | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 164 g/km |
| 2001C 250 | 2.5 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 212 g/km |
| 2001C 250 | 2.5 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 215 g/km |
| 2001C 280 | 2.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.3 L/100 km NEDC | 271 g/km |
| 2001C 280 | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.5 L/100 km NEDC | 252 g/km |
United States 27 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007GAS 410, EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 2.5 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 2007GAS 400, EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 2.5 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 2006–2007EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2006–2007EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 3.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 251–263 g/km |
| 2006–2007EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 3.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 2006–2007EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 3.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 2006–2007EMS | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 263–276 g/km |
| 2006EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 2006EMS | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 2005–2006EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 5.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 325–345 g/km |
| 2003–2005EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 230–240 g/km |
| 2003–2005EMS | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 240–251 g/km |
| 2003–2005EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 2.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 2004–2005GAS 360, EMS 2MODE CLKUP · EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 2.6 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2003–2005EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 g/km |
| 2003–2005EMS | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 291–307 g/km |
| 2004–2005GAS 360, EMS 2MODE CLKUP · EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 3.2 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2005EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 3.2 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 2003–2004EMS 2MODE · EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 2.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 2001–2004EMS | 2.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 291–307 g/km |
| 2001–2004EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 2.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 g/km |
| 2004EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 2.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 2001–2004EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16–20 MPG (11.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 276–345 g/km |
| 2003EMS 2MODE | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 2002–2003GUZZLER, EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 2002EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 2002EMS | 2.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
Canada 22 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007Compact | 2.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.8–12.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 248–285 g/km |
| 2006–2007Compact | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.0–12.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 253–285 g/km |
| 2006–2007Compact | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 274 g/km |
| 2006–2007Compact | 3.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.9–11.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 251–258 g/km |
| 2006–2007Compact | 3.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 290 g/km |
| 2006–2007Compact | 3.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 260 g/km |
| 2006–2007Compact | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.3–11.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 260–265 g/km |
| 2005–2006Compact | 5.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 14.0–14.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 322–331 g/km |
| 2003–2005Compact | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 225–235 g/km |
| 2003–2005Compact | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.1–10.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 232–244 g/km |
| 2003–2005Compact · Station wagon: Small | 2.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 281 g/km |
| 2001–2005Compact | 2.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.7–12.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 269–285 g/km |
| 2004–2005Station wagon: Small | 2.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.0–12.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 276–292 g/km |
| 2003–2005Compact · Station wagon: Small | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.7–12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 269–281 g/km |
| 2004–2005Compact | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 12.3–13.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 283–301 g/km |
| 2001–2005Compact | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.0–14.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 276–331 g/km |
| 2001–2004Compact | 2.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 12.3–12.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 283–297 g/km |
| 2004Station wagon: Small | 2.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 12.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 297 g/km |
| 2003Station wagon: Small | 2.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 13.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 304 g/km |
| 2003Station wagon: Small | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 271 g/km |
| 2002Compact | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 253 g/km |
| 2002Compact | 2.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 267 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.