Mercedes C class 2018 vs Mercedes S class 2017
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Mercedes C class is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Mercedes S class is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel) | 3.0 - 6.0 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mercedes C class is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 - 510 HP | 367 - 630 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 700 NM | 500 - 1000 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.9 - 8.7 seconds | 3.5 - 5.5 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes S class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes C class. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 - 10.1 | 8.3 - 11.9 | |
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Mercedes C class petrol engines consumes on average 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes S class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 34 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 400 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`122 kg | ~ 2`591 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`580 kg | ~ 2`030 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 542 kg | ~ 561 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 42 000 | |
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