2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (17–24 MPG combined) across 19 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic 5-spd, Manual 6-spd
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.8 L; 6-cyl, 2.6 L; 6-cyl, 3.2 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 17–24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,400–$4,850
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$12,250 to −$5,000 more than average
- Configurations
- 19
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-cyl 2.6 L · Premium Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 | — |
| 6-cyl 3.2 L · Premium Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 | — |
| 4-cyl 1.8 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 18–21 | 28–29 | 22–24 | $3,400–$3,750 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.6 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15–17 | 23–24 | 18–19 | $4,350–$4,550 | — |
| 6-cyl 3.2 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15–18 | 19–24 | 17–20 | $4,100–$4,850 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C230 Kompressor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,550 | −$5,750 | — | — |
| C230 Kompressor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 | −$5,000 | — | — |
| C230 Kompressor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 | −$6,750 | — | — |
| C230 Kompressor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 | −$6,750 | — | — |
| C240 | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 2.6 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 | −$9,750 | — | — |
| C240 | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 2.6 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 | −$10,750 | — | — |
| C240 (Wagon) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 2.6 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 | −$9,750 | — | — |
| C240 (Wagon) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 2.6 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 | −$10,750 | — | — |
| C240 4matic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 2.6 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 | −$9,750 | — | — |
| C240 4matic (Wagon) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 2.6 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 | −$9,750 | — | — |
| C32 AMG | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 3.2 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | $4,850 | −$12,250 | — | — |
| C320 | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 3.2 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| C320 | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.2 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 | −$10,750 | — | — |
| C320 (Wagon) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 3.2 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| C320 (Wagon) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.2 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 | −$10,750 | — | — |
| C320 4matic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 3.2 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 | −$9,750 | — | — |
| C320 4matic (Wagon) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 3.2 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 | −$9,750 | — | — |
| C320 Sports Coupe | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 3.2 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 | −$9,750 | — | — |
| C320 Sports Coupe | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.2 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 | −$10,750 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
According to EPA data, the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is rated at 17–24 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class use?
It uses Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,400 to $4,850.
How much will the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$12,250 to −$5,000 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).