# Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs and mpg by year

- **Latest year:** 2027
- **MPG (combined):** 27-29
- **Drive:** AWD, RWD
- **Years covered:** 2015-2027

## Quick answer

The 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a compact car rated at 27-29 mpg combined. Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid.

## Every 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class version

| Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| C300 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | RWD | Automatic | 25/35 | 29 mpg | $2,850 | 307 g/mi |
| C300 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 24/33 | 27 mpg | $3,050 | 329 g/mi |

Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions.

## Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs by year

| Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 27-29 |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 22-29 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 20-29 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 23-30 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 19-29 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 22-29 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 20-27 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 20-28 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 20-27 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 19-30 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 19-30 |
| 2016 | 4.0L V8 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 20-30 |
| 2015 | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo; 6.2L V8; 3.5L V6; 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 15-28 |

EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year.

## How has the C-Class changed over the years?

- **2027:** combined mpg went from 22-29 to 27-29.
- **2026:** dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid.
- **2025:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid.
- **2024:** dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L V6 turbo and 4.0L V8 turbo.
- **2023:** added 4.0L V8 turbo.
- **2022:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; dropped 4.0L V8 turbo; AWD became available; 4WD was dropped.
- **2021:** combined mpg went from 20-28 to 20-27.
- **2020:** combined mpg went from 20-27 to 20-28.
- **2019:** dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid.
- **2017:** combined mpg went from 20-30 to 19-30.
- **2016:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid; dropped 1.8L 4-cyl turbo, 6.2L V8 and 3.5L V6.

## What does it cost to run a C-Class?

The EPA puts the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class's fuel cost at **$2,850-$3,050 a year**, against about $2,065 for other current compact car: roughly 43% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $14,750 in fuel.

## C-Class vs rivals

| Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Toyota Corolla](/vehicles/toyota-corolla) | Gas, Hybrid | 22-50 mpg | $1,350-$3,750 |
| [Lexus UX](/vehicles/lexus-ux) | Hybrid | 42-43 mpg | $1,550-$1,600 |
| [Volkswagen Jetta](/vehicles/volkswagen-jetta) | Gas | 33-34 mpg | $1,950-$2,050 |
| [BMW 3 Series](/vehicles/bmw-3-series) | Hybrid | 29-31 mpg | $2,650-$2,850 |
| [Volkswagen GLI](/vehicles/volkswagen-gli) | Gas | 29 mpg | $2,300 |
| [Cadillac CT4](/vehicles/cadillac-ct4) | Gas | 18-26 mpg | $3,150-$4,550 |
| [Genesis G70](/vehicles/genesis-g70) | Gas | 19-24 mpg | $3,400-$4,350 |
| [Lexus IS](/vehicles/lexus-is) | Gas | 22 mpg | $3,750 |

Other current compact car from other makes, most efficient first.

## Frequently asked questions

### What mpg does the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class get?

The 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is EPA-rated at 27-29 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load.

### What engine does the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have?

The 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes with: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD and RWD.

### Is there a hybrid Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Yes. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been offered as a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which.

### Which Mercedes-Benz C-Class year gets the best gas mileage?

In the EPA data, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has the highest combined rating, up to 30 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change.

### How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class for a year?

About $2,850-$3,050 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style.

### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

The most efficient 2027 version, the C300, is rated 25 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (29 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one.

### How much CO2 does the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class emit?

EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 307-329 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe.

### Does the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class come with all-wheel drive?

Yes. The 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is offered with AWD and RWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows.

### Is the Mercedes-Benz C-Class cheap to run compared with other compact cars?

No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $2,850-$3,050 compares with about $2,065 for other current compact car models. Fuel is only part of running costs; insurance, tires and repairs also differ.

## Sources

- [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)

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Updated: 2026-11-03
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