Mercedes S class 2017 vs Mercedes C class 2018
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Mercedes S class is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mercedes C class has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 6.0 (petrol) | 1.5 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| 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: | 367 - 630 HP | 156 - 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 - 1000 NM | 250 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.5 - 5.5 seconds | 3.9 - 8.7 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): | 8.3 - 11.9 | 4.7 - 10.1 | |
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Mercedes S class petrol engines consumes on average 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C 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: | 5.03 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 34 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 400 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`591 kg | ~ 2`122 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`030 kg | ~ 1`580 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 561 kg | ~ 542 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 42 000 | 21 400 | |
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