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

 
Mercedes S class
2017 - 2020
Mercedes C class
2018 - 2021
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
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 HP156 - 510 HP
Torque: 500 - 1000 NM250 - 700 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 3.5 - 5.5 seconds3.9 - 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 - 11.94.7 - 10.1
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 m4.70 m
Width: 1.90 m1.82 m
Height: 1.41 m1.40 m
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 litres400 litres
Turning diameter: 11.9 metersno 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 datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 42 00021 400
Pros and Cons: Mercedes S klase has
  • automatic transmission only
  • only petrol engines available
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
Mercedes C klase has
  • both manual and automatic
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • lower price
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