2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250.

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 gets up to 21 miles per gallon in the city, and 31 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 is 25 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 is $2,950 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $3,250 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Consume?

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 will consume roughly 12 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250.

City MPG21
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,250
Fuel Cost$2,950
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum12
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionAutomatic 7-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Related Mercedes-Benz Models from 2012

If you're interested in other Mercedes-Benz models from 2012, 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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  • "2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/c250/2012.

  • "2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/c250/2012. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/c250/2012.