2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (16–24 MPG combined) across 14 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.8 L; 6-cyl, 2.6 L; 6-cyl, 3.2 L; 8-cyl, 5.4 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 16–24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,400–$5,150
- Configurations
- 14
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 | 22–23 | 19 | $4,350 | — |
| 6-cyl 3.2 L · Premium Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 | — |
| 4-cyl 1.8 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 20–21 | 28–29 | 23–24 | $3,400–$3,550 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.6 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 20 | $4,100 | — |
| 6-cyl 3.2 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 16–18 | 22–24 | 18–20 | $4,100–$4,550 | — |
| 8-cyl 5.4 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C230 Kompressor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
| C230 Kompressor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
| C230 Kompressor Sports Coupe | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
| C230 Kompressor Sports Coupe | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 28 | 23 | $3,550 |
| C240 4matic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 2.6 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| C240 4matic (Wagon) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 2.6 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,350 |
| C240 FFV | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 2.6 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 20 | $4,100 |
| C240 FFV (Wagon) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 2.6 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 20 | $4,100 |
| C320 | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.2 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| C320 4matic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 3.2 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| C320 FFV | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 3.2 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| C320 Sports Coupe | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.2 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
| C320 Sports Coupe FFV | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 3.2 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,350 |
| C55 AMG | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 8 | 5.4 | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
According to EPA data, the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is rated at 16–24 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have?
The EPA data lists 4, 6, and 8 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class use?
It uses Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,400 to $5,150.