Mercedes-Benz C-Class insurance group
23–50 of 50
Fuel cost at today's prices (updated weekly)
Typical Mercedes-Benz C-Class running cost for a private driver at 8,000 miles/year. Based on 64 mpg official combined, adjusted ~12% for real-world driving, at today's average pump price of 179.19p/litre diesel (updated 3 Aug 2026).
Pump prices: DESNZ weekly road fuel prices; electricity: DESNZ Quarterly Energy Prices — both Open Government Licence v3.0, updated weekly/quarterly. An estimate for comparison, not a guaranteed cost; your economy, mileage and tariff will vary.
Official MPG, CO₂ & insurance by trim
Trim-level specifications for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Petrol, Diesel, Petrol Parallel PHEV), across 800 recorded variants.
- 134–509 bhp
- Power
- 3.8s
- 0–60 mph (fastest)
- 186 mph
- Top speed
- 1,496–6,208 cc
- Engine
- 23–78 mpg
- Fuel economy
- 12–288 g/km
- CO₂
- 36 mi
- Electric range (max)
- £600
- Road tax (VED)
- 23–50 of 50
- Insurance group
- 4,686 mm
- Length
- 2,016 mm
- Width
- 1,442 mm
- Height
- 2,840 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,595 kg
- Weight
- 5
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 5★
- Adult
- 3★
- Child
- 2★
- Pedestrian
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon (07-14) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:
| Trim | Fuel | Power | MPG | CO₂ | Ins. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C220d [197] AMG Line Premium Plus 4dr 9G-TronicAutomatic | Diesel | 194 bhp | 58.9 mpg | 126 | 38 |
| C300e AMG Line Premium 4dr 9G-TronicAutomatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 308 bhp | 40.9 mpg | 12 | 45 |
| C300e AMG Line 5dr 9G-TronicAutomatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 308 bhp | 39.8 mpg | 15 | 45 |
| C300d AMG Line Premium 4dr 9G-TronicAutomatic | Diesel | 261 bhp | 53.3 mpg | 138 | 41 |
| C300d AMG Line 4dr 9G-TronicAutomatic | Diesel | 261 bhp | 56.5 mpg | 132 | 38 |
| C300 AMG Line Premium 4dr 9G-TronicAutomatic | Petrol | 254 bhp | 41.5 mpg | 155 | 39 |
| C300 AMG Line Premium Plus 4dr 9G-TronicAutomatic | Petrol | 254 bhp | 41.5 mpg | 154 | 39 |
| C200 Sport 4dr 9G-TronicAutomatic | Petrol | 201 bhp | 44.1 mpg | 146 | 33 |
| C200 AMG Line 4dr 9G-TronicAutomatic | Petrol | 201 bhp | 45.6 mpg | 142 | 33 |
| C200 AMG Line Premium 5dr 9G-TronicAutomatic | Petrol | 201 bhp | 40.9 mpg | 155 | 36 |
| C220d Sport 4dr 9G-TronicAutomatic | Diesel | 197 bhp | 62.8 mpg | 120 | 34 |
| C220d AMG Line Premium 4dr 9G-TronicAutomatic | Diesel | 197 bhp | 58.9 mpg | 125 | 38 |
Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.
Annual VED (road tax) bands
| CO₂ band | Annual VED | Share of stock |
|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | £200 | 40% |
| C | £35 | 20% |
| B | £20 | 20% |
| E | £200 | 20% |
Indicative standard-rate VED. Cars over £40k list price pay an additional supplement for years 2–6.
Fuel mix in stock
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to run a Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
- Running a Mercedes-Benz C-Class involves several costs: fuel or energy, insurance premiums, road tax, and regular servicing. The car itself can be purchased from £12,290 outright, or from £299 per month on finance, subject to status. Depreciation is also a significant ownership cost.
- Is a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class expensive to maintain?
- The cost of maintaining a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class can vary. Generally, older vehicles with higher mileage may incur greater maintenance costs. While some reliability surveys, such as those by What Car?, sometimes place Mercedes-Benz as mid-table for reliability, maintenance costs are typically higher than for mainstream brands.
- How many used Mercedes-Benz C-Class cars are currently for sale?
- We currently have 6 used Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles for sale, spanning model years from 2016 to 2024. For detailed finance quotes, please use the calculators available on the page, as all finance is subject to status.