Why Is My Mercedes C-Class Giving Low Fuel Average in City Traffic?

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Why Is My Mercedes C-Class Giving Low Fuel Average in City Traffic?

Many C-Class owners in Pakistan, especially in major cities like Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad, report low fuel averages as low as 6–8 km/l. Is the engine tuning optimized for local traffic conditions, o r are there driving habits that lead to poor fuel economy in urban stop-and-go conditions?

Talha Kyanii asked on 10 Oct 2025 16:12:03 pm

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Talha Kyanii - on 10 Oct 2025 16:14:16 pm

The C-Class often struggles with fuel efficiency in Pakistani city traffic due to:

Heavy stop-and-go traffic.

Frequent idling at signals.

Turbo engines that consume more fuel at low speeds.

Use of A/C in hot weather.

Typical mileage in cities like Karachi o r Lahore can to 6–8 km/l, especially with aggressive driving o r short-distance trips.

Tips to improve fuel average:

Drive in ECO mode.

Avoid sudden acceleration o r braking.

Plan trips to avoid peak traffic hours.