Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Chevrolet Camaro
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 30 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Chevrolet Camaro, a 5 mpg advantage and costs about $100 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Subcompact Cars · 123 configurations
2015–2024
Chevrolet Camaro
Subcompact Cars · 76 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Chevrolet Camaro |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 30 mpg ✓ | 25 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 28 mpg ✓ | 22 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 36 mpg ✓ | 31 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,550 ✓ | $2,650 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 215 g/mi ✓ | 353 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI & PFI, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI | SIDI, SIDI;, SIDI; ZL1, Z/28 |
| Transmissions | Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 7-spd | Automatic (S10), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Premium and Electricity | Regular, Premium |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars | Subcompact Cars |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2024 |
| Configurations on record | 123 | 76 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
C-Class vs Camaro: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class or the Chevrolet Camaro?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 30 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Chevrolet Camaro, a 5 mpg advantage and costs about $100 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class runs about $2,550 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,650 for the Chevrolet Camaro — a difference of roughly $100 per year.
What engines do the C-Class and Camaro offer?
Mercedes-Benz C-Class: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI & PFI, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI. Chevrolet Camaro: SIDI, SIDI;, SIDI; ZL1, Z/28.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Chevrolet Camaro as Subcompact Cars, so they compete directly.
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