2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

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Fuel tank capacity

16.4gal · 62 L

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has a fuel tank capacity of 16.4 gallons (62 liters) on every trim.

A full tank is good for roughly 361–443 highway miles or 279–312 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

16.4 gal · Smaller than 79% of 2007 models we list.

Highway range
361–443 mi
City range
279–312 mi
Fuel
Premium unleaded (required)
EPA combined
19–22 MPG
EPA size class
Compact Cars

2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class fuel tank capacity by trim

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Powertrain
no difference
Drive
no difference
Engine
no difference

All 6 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank Fuel MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
C230 Sport 4dr Sedan 2.5L 6cyl 6M · RWD · Flex-fuel (premium required or E85) MPG 17 / 23Range 279 / 377 mi 2.5L 6cyl 6M Flex-fuel RWD 16.4 gal62 L Flex-fuelpremium required or E85 17 / 23 279 / 377 mi
C280 4MATIC Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD 3.0L 6cyl 5A · AWD · Premium (required) MPG 17 / 24Range 279 / 394 mi 3.0L 6cyl 5A AWD 16.4 gal62 L Premiumrequired 17 / 24 279 / 394 mi
C280 Luxury 4dr Sedan 3.0L 6cyl 7A · RWD · Premium (required) MPG 19 / 26Range 312 / 426 mi 3.0L 6cyl 7A RWD 16.4 gal62 L Premiumrequired 19 / 26 312 / 426 mi
C350 4MATIC Luxury 4dr Sedan AWD 3.5L 6cyl 5A · AWD · Premium (required) MPG 17 / 22Range 279 / 361 mi 3.5L 6cyl 5A AWD 16.4 gal62 L Premiumrequired 17 / 22 279 / 361 mi
C350 Luxury 4dr Sedan 3.5L 6cyl 7A · RWD · Premium (required) MPG 18 / 27Range 295 / 443 mi 3.5L 6cyl 7A RWD 16.4 gal62 L Premiumrequired 18 / 27 295 / 443 mi
C350 Sport 4dr Sedan 3.5L 6cyl 6M · RWD · Premium (required) MPG 17 / 26Range 279 / 426 mi 3.5L 6cyl 6M RWD 16.4 gal62 L Premiumrequired 17 / 26 279 / 426 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 19 MPG, a full 16.4-gallon tank covers about 312 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full16.4377279
3/412.3283209
1/28.2189139
1/44.19470
1/82.14735

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 789 gallons, roughly 48 full tanks.

In real driving: owners who log fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 23.9 MPG in the C-Class (10 drivers), about 392 miles on a full 16.4-gallon tank.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

EPA combined
19–22 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
404–468 g/mi
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

$86.59 to fill the 16.4-gallon tank from empty with premium, at this week's US average of $5.28 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
16.4 galPremium$5.28$86.59$64.94
16.4 galE85 (flex-fuel trims)$3.31$54.28$40.71

By region, 16.4-gallon tank

RegionPremium / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.93$80.85
Midwest$5.37$88.07
Gulf CoastLowest$4.57$74.95
Rocky Mountain$5.12$83.97
West Coast$6.08$99.71
CaliforniaHighest$6.36$104.30

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 16.4-gallon tank$86.59
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$4,168

Starts at the US average for premium; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

C-Class tank size in other years

The 2007 C-Class uses the same 16.4 gal tank as every C-Class since 2002.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2012 C-Class 17.4 gal 539 mi
2011 C-Class 17.4 gal 452 mi
2010 C-Class 17.4 gal 452 mi
2009 C-Class 17.4 gal 452 mi
2008 C-Class 17.4 gal 452 mi
2007 C-Class 16.4 gal 443 mi
2006 C-Class 16.4 gal 443 mi
2005 C-Class 16.4 gal 476 mi
2004 C-Class 16.4 gal 443 mi
2003 C-Class 16.4 gal 459 mi
2002 C-Class 16.4 gal 426 mi
Mercedes-Benz C-Class fuel tank by model yearSmallest tank Larger tank options

2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs similar 2007 sedans

At 16.4 gallons, the C-Class's largest tank ranks fourth of the five 2007 sedans compared here. The Audi A4 carries the most (18.5 gal) and the Jaguar X-Type the least (16.0 gal).

2007 modelTankLongest highway range
Audi A4 16.6–18.5 gal 574 mi
Volvo S60 18.0 gal 504 mi
Acura TSX 17.1 gal 479 mi
Mercedes-Benz C-Class 16.4 gal 443 mi
Jaguar X-Type 16.0 gal 352 mi

Other 2007 sedans of a similar size, one model per brand.

2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class fuel system recalls

None of the 5 recalls NHTSA lists for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class involve the fuel system.

All Mercedes-Benz fuel recalls Look up your tank by VIN

Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class holds 16.4 gallons (62 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class gas tank hold?

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class tank holds 62 liters, or 16.4 gallons in US gallons.

Does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class tank change with the powertrain?

No. Gas and Flex-fuel (E85) versions of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class use the same 16.4 gal tank.

Does AWD change the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class gas tank?

No. RWD and AWD versions of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class use the same 16.4 gal tank.

How far can a 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class go on a full tank?

About 361–443 miles on the highway and 279–312 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class go on a quarter tank?

About 94 highway miles or 70 in town from the 16.4-gallon tank, which has roughly 4.1 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

How many miles does a 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class really get on a tank?

Drivers who log their fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 23.9 MPG in the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (10 drivers), which works out to about 392 miles on a full 16.4-gallon tank.

What gas does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class take?

Premium unleaded (required), or Flex-fuel (premium unleaded required/E85), depending on the engine. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

At the US average of $5.28 a gallon for premium (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 16.4-gallon tank from empty costs $86.59. It ranges from $74.95 in the Gulf Coast to $104.30 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

About 102 pounds for the 16.4-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have a bigger gas tank than the Volvo S60?

No. The 2007 Volvo S60 holds up to 18.0 gallons; the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class holds up to 16.4.

Has the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

No. None of the 5 recalls NHTSA lists for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class involve the fuel system.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
  • Recalls: NHTSA recall database (Mercedes-Benz fuel system recalls).
  • Real-world MPG: driver-reported fill-ups shared at fueleconomy.gov (My MPG).

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