To check the total mileage (odometer) on a Mercedes-Benz C 260 L in the UAE, use the steering wheel's left touch control buttons to scroll to the 'Trip' menu in the digital instrument cluster and select 'Total'. The C 260 L specifically available in the GCC spec is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 204 hp and 320 Nm of torque, paired with a 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission. For typical UAE driving conditions—including frequent use of air conditioning in summer temperatures and mixed city/highway routes like Sheikh Zayed Road—owners report an average fuel consumption of around 12-13 km/l when using Special 95 fuel. Based on ownership cost analyses using data from the UAE Central Bank's vehicle price indices and typical maintenance schedules from authorized agencies like Gargash Enterprises, the estimated total cost of ownership (TCO) over 5 years for a new C 260 L is approximately AED 45,000 in depreciation plus AED 15,000 in servicing, making the average cost per km around AED 0.85 when driving 20,000 km annually. The RTA Dubai's vehicle inspection report explicitly lists and verifies the odometer reading, which is a critical document during resale. Regular servicing at intervals not exceeding 15,000 km or 12 months, as recommended for GCC-spec vehicles, helps maintain accurate electronic odometer records.
- Fuel economy (UAE mixed driving): 12.5 km/l (Special 95)
- Annual depreciation (Years 1-3): ~AED 9,000
- Key inspection authority: RTA Dubai vehicle test report
