What gas does the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class take?

The EPA rates every 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class engine on premium gasoline - Mercedes-Benz recommends or requires premium, and the label inside the fuel door says which. The 3.0L 6-cylinder is flex-fuel and can also run on E85.

Key takeaways

  • 7 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2011 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.
2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: every EPA-listed configuration
EngineTransmissionDriveRated fuelE85
3.0L 6-cylinder7-speed automatic4WDpremium gasolineNo
3.0L 6-cylinder7-speed automatic4WDpremium gasolineYes (flex-fuel)
3.0L 6-cylinder7-speed automaticRWDpremium gasolineNo
3.0L 6-cylinder7-speed automaticRWDpremium gasolineYes (flex-fuel)
3.0L 6-cylinder6-speed manualRWDpremium gasolineNo
3.5L 6-cylinder7-speed automaticRWDpremium gasolineNo
6.2L 8-cylinder7-speed automaticRWDpremium gasolineNo

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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