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Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class need premium gas?

Yes. Premium.

$248extra a year

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.

Convertibles100%Coupes96%Sedans63%Wagons60%SUVs50%Hatchbacks22%Trucks6%Minivans0%
301 models (2022). One trim per model: the cheapest with a grade.
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: fuel grade by trim
TrimEngineGradeMpgRegular, a yearPremium, a year
C 300 RWD2.0L 4cylPremium29$1,324$1,572
C 300 4MATIC AWD2.0L 4cylPremium27$1,422$1,689
C 300 RWD2.0L 4cylPremium25$1,536$1,824
C 300 4MATIC AWD2.0L 4cylPremium25$1,536$1,824
C 300 Cabriolet RWD2.0L 4cylPremium24$1,600$1,900
C 300 4MATIC Cabriolet 2D AWD2.0L 4cylPremium24$1,600$1,900

Rivals

2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and rivals: grade of the cheapest trim
CarCheapest trimGrade
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-ClassC 300 RWDPremium
2022 Audi A5Premium AWDPremium
2022 BMW Z4sDrive30i RWDPremium

What this cannot tell you

Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.

Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.

How values are checked