What gas does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class take?
The EPA rates every 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class engine on premium gasoline - Mercedes-Benz recommends or requires premium, and the label inside the fuel door says which. The 2.6L 6-cylinder and 3.2L 6-cylinder are flex-fuel and can also run on E85.
Key takeaways
- 10 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
- Rated on premium: if the owner's manual says premium required, use premium; if it says recommended, regular works with some loss of power and economy.
- Only the engines marked flex-fuel can use E85.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Rated fuel | E85 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cylinder supercharged | 5-speed automatic | RWD | premium gasoline | No |
| 1.8L 4-cylinder supercharged | 6-speed manual | RWD | premium gasoline | No |
| 2.6L 6-cylinder | 5-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or AWD | premium gasoline | No |
| 2.6L 6-cylinder | 5-speed automatic | RWD | premium gasoline | No |
| 2.6L 6-cylinder | 5-speed automatic | RWD | premium gasoline | Yes (flex-fuel) |
| 2.6L 6-cylinder | 6-speed manual | RWD | premium gasoline | No |
| 3.2L 6-cylinder | 5-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or AWD | premium gasoline | No |
| 3.2L 6-cylinder supercharged | 5-speed automatic | RWD | premium gasoline | No |
| 3.2L 6-cylinder | 5-speed automatic | RWD | premium gasoline | Yes (flex-fuel) |
| 3.2L 6-cylinder | 6-speed manual | RWD | premium gasoline | No |
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.
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