1997 Mercedes-Benz C230 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230.

The 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230 runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230 is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230 Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230 gets up to 20 miles per gallon in the city, and 28 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230 is 23 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230 is $3,200 per year.

That value has 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.

If you were to compare a 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $4,500 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230 Consume?

The 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230 will consume roughly 13 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

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

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230.

City MPG20
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,500
Fuel Cost$3,200
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum13
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Mercedes-Benz Models from 1997

If you're interested in other Mercedes-Benz models from 1997, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

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  • "1997 Mercedes-Benz C230 MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/c230/1997.

  • "1997 Mercedes-Benz C230 MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/c230/1997. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230 MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/c230/1997.