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Mercedes-Benz C-Class running costs and reliability

2021 onwards (change model)
Running costs rating: 3.8 out of 53.8

Written by Murray Scullion Updated: 18 August 2023

Miles per pound (mpp)

Low figures relate to the least economical version; high to the most economical. Based on WLTP combined fuel economy for versions of this car made since September 2017 only, and typical current fuel or electricity costs.
Petrol engines 6.1 - 6.7 mpp
Diesel engines 6.8 - 8.0 mpp
Plug-in hybrid petrol engines * 6.0 - 6.3 mpp
Plug-in hybrid diesel engines * 6.9 - 7.1 mpp
* Fuel economy of the engine when operating without assistance from the electric motor and battery.
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Fuel economy

Low figures relate to the least economical version; high to the most economical. Based on WLTP combined fuel economy for versions of this car made since September 2017 only.
Petrol engines 41.5 - 45.6 mpg
Diesel engines 53.3 - 62.8 mpg
Plug-in hybrid petrol engines * 40.9 - 42.8 mpg
Plug-in hybrid diesel engines * 54.3 - 55.4 mpg
* Fuel economy of the engine when operating without assistance from the electric motor and battery.
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Ongoing running costs

Road tax £195 - £620
Insurance group 33 - 46
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