2002 Mercedes Benz C230 Kompressor

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Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.3L - 4 Cylinder - Super Charged)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the C230 Kompressor gets up to 28 MPG on the highway, 21 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 24 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 33% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
28 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
City
21 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.3 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
Yes
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the C230 Kompressor gets up to 36.15 MPG on the highway, 23.62 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 27.99 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 53% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
36.15 MPG
Combined
27.99 MPG
City
23.62 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (Hatchback):
85 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (Hatchback):
16 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 2.3L - 4 Cylinder - Super Charged)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the C230 Kompressor gets up to 29 MPG on the highway, 19 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 22 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 53% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
29 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
City
19 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.3 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
Yes
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the C230 Kompressor gets up to 36.87 MPG on the highway, 21.20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 26.21 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 74% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
36.87 MPG
Combined
26.21 MPG
City
21.20 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M6

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (Hatchback):
85 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (Hatchback):
16 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2002 Compact Cars

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the compact cars class in 2002 goes to the Toyota Prius with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 48 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 200% better than the worst in class vehicle, the BMW M5.

Toyota Prius
48 MPG (Automatic - 1.5L - 4 Cylinder)
Volkswagen Golf
45 MPG (Manual - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder)
Volkswagen Jetta
45 MPG (Manual - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder)
Audi A4
25 MPG (Manual - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)
Volvo S40
25 MPG (Automatic - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder)
Daewoo Nubira
25 MPG (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Subaru Legacy AWD Including Outback
24 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)
Jaguar Jaguar XJR
18 MPG (Automatic - 4.0L - 8 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz CL600
17 MPG (Automatic - 5.8L - 12 Cylinder)
BMW M5
16 MPG (Manual - 4.9L - 8 Cylinder)
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