2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
19 configurations — EPA fuel economy ratings
| Trim / Variant | City MPG | Hwy MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel | Drive | Engine | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C230 Kompressor | 19 | 28 | 22 | Premium Gasoline | Rear-Wheel Drive | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd |
| C230 Kompressor | 21 | 29 | 24 | Premium Gasoline | Rear-Wheel Drive | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd |
| C230 Kompressor | 20 | 28 | 23 | Premium Gasoline | Rear-Wheel Drive | 1.8L 4-cyl Supercharged | Automatic 5-spd |
| C230 Kompressor | 18 | 28 | 22 | Premium Gasoline | Rear-Wheel Drive | 1.8L 4-cyl Supercharged | Manual 6-spd |
| C240 | 17 | 23 | 19 | Premium Gasoline | Rear-Wheel Drive | 2.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd |
| C240 | 15 | 24 | 18 | Premium Gasoline | Rear-Wheel Drive | 2.6L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd |
| C240 (Wagon) | 17 | 23 | 19 | Premium Gasoline | Rear-Wheel Drive | 2.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd |
| C240 (Wagon) | 15 | 24 | 18 | Premium Gasoline | Rear-Wheel Drive | 2.6L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd |
| C240 4matic | 17 | 23 | 19 | Premium Gasoline | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 2.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd |
| C240 4matic (Wagon) | 17 | 23 | 19 | Premium Gasoline | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 2.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd |
| C32 AMG | 15 | 19 | 17 | Premium Gasoline | Rear-Wheel Drive | 3.2L 6-cyl Supercharged | Automatic 5-spd |
| C320 | 18 | 24 | 20 | Premium Gasoline | Rear-Wheel Drive | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd |
| C320 | 15 | 23 | 18 | Premium Gasoline | Rear-Wheel Drive | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd |
| C320 (Wagon) | 18 | 24 | 20 | Premium Gasoline | Rear-Wheel Drive | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd |
| C320 (Wagon) | 15 | 23 | 18 | Premium Gasoline | Rear-Wheel Drive | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd |
| C320 4matic | 17 | 23 | 19 | Premium Gasoline | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd |
| C320 4matic (Wagon) | 17 | 23 | 19 | Premium Gasoline | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd |
| C320 Sports Coupe | 15 | 23 | 18 | Premium Gasoline | Rear-Wheel Drive | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd |
| C320 Sports Coupe | 17 | 23 | 19 | Premium Gasoline | Rear-Wheel Drive | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd |