Mercedes Benz C-Class Coupe 2021 running costs in France

Official UK VCA merged archive figure for the 2021 Mercedes Benz C-Class Coupe: 4.9–9.7 L/100km, 130–219 g/km CO₂. At France prices (€2.07/L petrol), driving 15,000 km a year costs about €3,016 — €0.20 per kilometre.

Official figures — 2021 Mercedes Benz C-Class Coupe

Fuel typesPetrol · Plug In Hybrid · Diesel
Official consumption4.9–9.7 L/100km
CO₂ (official)130–219 g/km
Configurations in source data3
Data sourceUK VCA merged archive — WLTP test cycle

What it costs to run in France

Petrol (9.7 L/100km)€3,016/year
contrôle technique€78.00/year
Estimated annual running cost€3,094/year ≈ €258/month

Assumes 15,000 km a year and the current average France prices shown above (EU Oil Bulletin (DG ENER) week 31 Aug 2026: E95 €2.073/L). Insurance is not included because it depends on your age, history and the policy — add it in the full ownership calculator. Servicing, tyres and repairs also vary by car and driver.

How it compares with other petrol cars in France

The average petrol car in our France dataset uses 7.9 L/100km. The 2021 Mercedes Benz C-Class Coupe uses 9.7 L/100km — about 22.8% more than that average, or roughly €560 extra a year at 15,000 km.

2021 Mercedes Benz C-Class Coupe — configurations in the official data

FuelConsumptionCO₂EnginePowerSource variant
Petrol9.7 L/100km219 g/km1 versions · WLTP · median 29 mpg (UK)
Plug In Hybrid6.4 L/100km148 g/km1 versions · WLTP · median 44 mpg (UK)
Diesel4.9 L/100km130 g/km1 versions · WLTP · median 58 mpg (UK)

Figures are the official certified values recorded in the UK VCA merged archive, grouped across 3 configurations. Real-world consumption is typically higher than the certified figure.

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These are estimates built from official certified figures and current average prices. They are not financial advice. Verify the exact figure for the car you are buying — consumption varies by trim, tyres and driving style.