2001 Mazda Protege/Protege MPS vs 2001 Mercedes-Benz C240
| EPA figure | 2001 Mazda Protege/Protege MPS | 2001 Mercedes-Benz C240 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body · drive | Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas | Compact · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas |
| Combined MPG | 24 | 20 |
| City / highway MPG | 22 / 28 | 18 / 24 |
| Fuel a year | $2,800 | $4,100 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 370 | 444 |
| Engine | 2.0 L 4-cyl | 2.6 L 6-cyl |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd | Automatic 5-spd |
▲ marks the better official figure on that line: more range, MPG or MPGe; less fuel cost or CO₂. From fueleconomy.gov.