2005 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor.

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor has 2 model options: Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L and Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L.

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2005 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor is 24 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L242129
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L232029

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2005 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor is $3,150.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2005 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $4,250 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L$3,100spend $4,000 more
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L$3,200spend $4,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2005 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor will consume in one year is 13 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L12
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L13

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2005 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Emit?

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2005 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor model options.

Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,000
Fuel Cost$3,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?Yes
Turbocharged?No

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,500
Fuel Cost$3,200
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?Yes
Turbocharged?No

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