2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 MPG and Fuel Economy
On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300.
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 has 3 model options: Automatic 7-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L, Automatic 7-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L and Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L.
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 Automatic 7-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 Automatic 7-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.
🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 Get?
Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 is 21 miles per gallon.
The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:
| Model Option | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 7-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L | 21 | 18 | 25 |
| Automatic 7-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L | 20 | 18 | 25 |
| Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L | 21 | 18 | 25 |
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300?
The average fuel costs for all models of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 is $3,567.
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 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $6,333 more on fuel.
The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:
| Model Option | Fuel Cost | 5-Year Save/Spend |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic 7-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L | $3,500 | spend $6,000 more |
| Automatic 7-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L | $3,700 | spend $7,000 more |
| Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L | $3,500 | spend $6,000 more |
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 Consume?
Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 will consume in one year is 14 barrels.
The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.
| Model Option | Barrels |
|---|---|
| Automatic 7-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L | 14 |
| Automatic 7-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L | 15 |
| Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L | 14 |
💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 Emit?
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 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 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300.
Overview
The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 model options.
Automatic 7-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 Automatic 7-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L:
| City MPG | 18 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 25 |
| Combined MPG | 21 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $6,000 |
| Fuel Cost | $3,500 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Premium |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 14 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 3 |
| Transmission | Automatic 7-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Compact Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Automatic 7-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 Automatic 7-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L:
| City MPG | 18 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 25 |
| Combined MPG | 20 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $7,000 |
| Fuel Cost | $3,700 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Premium or E85 |
| Fuel Type 2 | E85 |
| ATV Type | FFV |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 15 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 3 |
| Transmission | Automatic 7-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Compact Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L:
| City MPG | 18 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 25 |
| Combined MPG | 21 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $6,000 |
| Fuel Cost | $3,500 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Premium |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 14 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 3 |
| Transmission | Manual 6-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Compact Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
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