1997 Mercedes-Benz C280 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 C280.

The 1997 Mercedes-Benz C280 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 C280 is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1997 Mercedes-Benz C280 Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1997 Mercedes-Benz C280 gets up to 18 miles per gallon in the city, and 24 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C280 is 20 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1997 Mercedes-Benz C280?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C280 is $3,700 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 C280 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $7,000 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1997 Mercedes-Benz C280 Consume?

The 1997 Mercedes-Benz C280 will consume roughly 15 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 C280.

City MPG18
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $7,000
Fuel Cost$3,700
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum15
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.8
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 C280 MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/c280/1997.

  • "1997 Mercedes-Benz C280 MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/c280/1997. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 1997 Mercedes-Benz C280 MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mercedes-benz/c280/1997.