1998 Mercedes-Benz C280

2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · RWD

GasolinePremiumCompact Cars

Official EPA record #14238 from FuelEconomy.gov · data 2026-07-26 · every assumption below is yours to edit. How this is computed

Per month

$246.18

Per year

$2,954

Per mile

24.6¢/mi

5-year total

$14,770

sedan body style — not this exact model

Notes & official EPA estimate

582.7 gal of fuel / yeargasoline @ $5.07/galAt $6.07/gal: $294.73/mo

A mile road trip costs about $73.80 in energy.

Official FuelEconomy.gov estimate: $3,650/year — assumes 15,000 miles/year and EPA price assumptions. The figures above use your inputs instead.

Compare with another vehiclePrices: EPA national averages, Aug 27, 2026 — override anytime.

At 12,000 miles per year (55% city / 45% highway) with EPA national-average prices ($5.07/gal premium), this 1998 Mercedes-Benz C280 costs about $246.18 per month in fuel — $2,954 per year, 24.6¢/mi, $14,770 over five years.Assumptions are editable below. Prices as of August 27, 2026 · EPA vehicle record #14238. EPA figures are laboratory estimates; real-world cost varies with driving conditions, weather, and where you buy energy.

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Official EPA efficiency

Measure	Value
City MPG	18
Highway MPG	25
Combined MPG	21

Official EPA estimates

Estimate	Value
Official annual fuel cost (15,000 mi/yr)	$3,650/yr
Tailpipe CO₂	423 g/mi
EPA smog rating	not published

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov, vehicle record #14238 (record updated 2013-01-01). Snapshot processed 2026-07-26; page data last changed 2013-01-01.

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