Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

2012 Mercedes-BenzC250 Coupe

Subcompact Cars · Rear-Wheel Drive · 1.8 L 4-cyl turbo

25MPGcombined

21city

30highway

A year of fuel$3,300

CO₂ from the tailpipe355.5 g/mi

Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Against the 2,118 Mercedes-Benz cars

Combined MPG 25 MPGbest 33 · avg 20

Annual fuel cost $3,300best $600 · avg $4,245

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Coupe is a gasoline car in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class family, with rear-wheel drive and an automatic 7-speed transmission. Its 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine is rated at 21 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway, for 25 MPG combined. The listed EPA annual fuel cost is $3,300, and tailpipe emissions are 355.48 grams of CO2 per mile. The EPA class is Subcompact Cars. These figures give buyers a concise view of the car’s fuel economy and operating cost alongside its engine, drivetrain and transmission details. The C250 Coupe’s city and highway ratings differ by nine MPG, while the combined rating provides a single figure for general comparison.

Who it is for

It may suit buyers considering a gasoline coupe with rear-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its city, highway and combined MPG figures and annual fuel cost are useful for buyers weighing fuel use.

What is good

30 MPG highway rating
25 MPG combined rating
Rear-wheel drive
Automatic 7-speed transmission

What to know first

21 MPG city rating
Annual fuel cost is $3,300
Tailpipe CO2 is 355.48 g/mile

Verdict

The C250 Coupe pairs a 1.8-liter turbo four-cylinder with rear-wheel drive and a 7-speed automatic. Buyers can weigh its 25 MPG combined rating against the listed $3,300 annual fuel cost and city rating of 21 MPG.