2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Overview | |
MSRP$109,800 | MSRP$43,550 |
Average price$125,300 | Average price$54,678 |
Listings11 | Listings18 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews Summary | |
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reviews SummaryThe Mercedes-Benz C-Class was the automaker’s entry-level model, but it needed a new role. Mercedes now has a line of compact cars serving as lower-priced entryways to the brand, so it’s moving the C-Class upmarket. The redesigned 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan borrows design elements from the automaker’s flagship S-Class to entice new-car buyers on a budget who still want the most Mercedes for their money. The C-Class competes against a formidable array of small sports sedans. Like the Mercedes, the Audi A4, the BMW 3 Series, the Lexus IS, and the Volvo S60 are fixtures in this segment, with nameplates that date back at least two decades. The Acura TLX, the Cadillac CT4, and the Infiniti Q50 are newer names that build on their respective brands’ experience in the segment. The Genesis G70 is a relative newcomer from a recently launched brand that’s already managed to impress. The all-new C-Class launches in C300 sedan form, and in Canada, 4Matic all-wheel drive (AWD) is standard while rear-wheel drive (RWD) is not offered. Our test car was a C300 4Matic with a long list of optional equipment. An AMG C43 performance model is also on the way, but it’s not expected to hit showrooms until after the C300, which arrives at dealerships later this spring. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 429 hp I6 | Engine |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower429 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City20 | MPG City |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 429 hp I6 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower429 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsOptional | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.9 cu ft | Cargo Space12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4740 lbs | Curb Weight3825 lbs |
Height59.2 in | Height56.6 in |
Length208.2 in | Length187.0 in |
Width83.0 in | Width80.0 in |
Wheelbase126.6 in | Wheelbase112.8 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1202 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $109,800 | $43,550 |
Average price | $125,300 | $54,678 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Mercedes-Benz C-Class was the automaker’s entry-level model, but it needed a new role. Mercedes now has a line of compact cars serving as lower-priced entryways to the brand, so it’s moving the C-Class upmarket. The redesigned 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan borrows design elements from the automaker’s flagship S-Class to entice new-car buyers on a budget who still want the most Mercedes for their money. The C-Class competes against a formidable array of small sports sedans. Like the Mercedes, the Audi A4, the BMW 3 Series, the Lexus IS, and the Volvo S60 are fixtures in this segment, with nameplates that date back at least two decades. The Acura TLX, the Cadillac CT4, and the Infiniti Q50 are newer names that build on their respective brands’ experience in the segment. The Genesis G70 is a relative newcomer from a recently launched brand that’s already managed to impress. The all-new C-Class launches in C300 sedan form, and in Canada, 4Matic all-wheel drive (AWD) is standard while rear-wheel drive (RWD) is not offered. Our test car was a C300 4Matic with a long list of optional equipment. An AMG C43 performance model is also on the way, but it’s not expected to hit showrooms until after the C300, which arrives at dealerships later this spring. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 429 hp I6 | |
Drive Train | AWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 429 hp @ 6100 rpm | |
MPG City | 20 | |
MPG Highway | 29 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 429 hp I6 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 429 hp @ 6100 rpm | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | |
MPG Highway | 29 | |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.9 cu ft | 12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4740 lbs | 3825 lbs |
Height | 59.2 in | 56.6 in |
Length | 208.2 in | 187.0 in |
Width | 83.0 in | 80.0 in |
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 112.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1202 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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