Mercedes-Benz C350e MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz C350e has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2016 to 2018. Across those years its best rated version returned 30 mpg (2016) and its thirstiest returned 30 mpg (2016). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | #29 of 108 (74th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Compact Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | #30 of 100 (71th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Compact Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | #27 of 95 (72th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mercedes-Benz C350e placed highest in 2018 at #27 of 95, and lowest in 2017 at #30 of 100. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 28 | 32 | 30 | 383.3 | 7.1 | $2,600 | 410 mi | 215 | 9/10 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 28 | 32 | 30 | 383.3 | 7.1 | $2,600 | 410 mi | 215 | 9/10 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 28 | 32 | 30 | 383.3 | 7.1 | $2,600 | 410 mi | 215 | 9/10 |
What C350e fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz C350e burns 383 to 383 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,150 | $1,150 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,342 | $1,342 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,533 | $1,533 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2018 model year is $2,600 to $2,600 a year in fuel.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 30 mpg the Mercedes-Benz C350e is 4 mpg better the median, which is worth about $206 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Mercedes-Benz nameplates
Every Mercedes-Benz model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.