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GREEN | 6 out of 10
Expert Quotes:
18 mpg city, 26 highway (C300); 18/25 (4Matic C300); 17/24 (C350); 17/24 (4Matic C350); 20/26 (automatic); 13/19 (C63 AMG)
U.S. EPA
We achieved an average of 20.1 mpg during mixed city and freeway driving [C350]
CNET
Mercedes-Benz has been offering a turbo-diesel V-6 in the E-Class, called the E350 Bluetec, and even this model gets 22/33. But thus far the automaker hasn't offered any fuel-efficient alternative for the C-Class in the U.S.
That's bound to change, though. If you like the C-Class package but aren't a fan of the unimpressive fuel economy, you might want to hold off until later this year, when the 2012 model will get a new 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine—and an EPA highway rating estimated at around 30 mpg.
Conclusion
C300 and C350 models aren't particularly green, and while the C63 AMG is an enthusiast status symbol, it could be embarrassing if you have environmentally conscious friends.
