Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Toyota Prius

2024 Toyota Prius
2024 Toyota Prius
$27,950MSRP
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2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$43,550MSRP
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2024 Toyota Prius
$27,950MSRP
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2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$43,550MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

2001-Present

Years produced

1993-Present

MSRP

$27,950

MSRP

$43,550

Average price

Average price

$31,825

Listings

125

Listings

1391
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10
Pros
  • Fuel-efficient
  • Great safety ratings
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • Poor instrumentation
  • Cramped back seat
  • Not much cargo space
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great ride quality
  • Impressive technology
Cons
  • Irritating transmission
  • Sluggish performance

Reviews Summary

If the disparity between your income and the cost of living is getting you down, but you need a new set of wheels, consider the 2024 Prius. The Prius recently won the 2024 World Car Design of the Year, carries up to five people, and holds up to 575 litres of cargo behind its back seat. All-wheel drive (AWD) is standard in Canada, a plug-in hybrid powertrain are available, and the hybrid Prius goes as low as 4.8 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving. Starting prices just barely tip over $40,000.

Verdict: The 2024 Toyota Prius is the right car for lots of people. Blending intriguing design with comfortable front seats and a practical interior at an appealing price, the Prius is perfect for daily driving and will save you plenty of money at the gas pump.

Reviews 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

2.0L 194 hp I4 Hybrid

Engine

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

EV Battery Capacity

0.9 kWh

EV Battery Capacity

MPG City

57

MPG City

MPG Highway

56

MPG Highway

2024 Toyota Prius
2024 Toyota Prius
$27,950MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$43,550MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 Toyota Prius
$27,950MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$43,550MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
Years produced
2001-Present
1993-Present
MSRP
$27,950
$43,550
Average price
$31,825
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.5
4.5
Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10

Read full review

7.8 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Fuel-efficient
  • Great safety ratings
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • Poor instrumentation
  • Cramped back seat
  • Not much cargo space
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great ride quality
  • Impressive technology
Cons
  • Irritating transmission
  • Sluggish performance
Summary

If the disparity between your income and the cost of living is getting you down, but you need a new set of wheels, consider the 2024 Prius. The Prius recently won the 2024 World Car Design of the Year, carries up to five people, and holds up to 575 litres of cargo behind its back seat. All-wheel drive (AWD) is standard in Canada, a plug-in hybrid powertrain are available, and the hybrid Prius goes as low as 4.8 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving. Starting prices just barely tip over $40,000.

Verdict: The 2024 Toyota Prius is the right car for lots of people. Blending intriguing design with comfortable front seats and a practical interior at an appealing price, the Prius is perfect for daily driving and will save you plenty of money at the gas pump.

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
2.0L 194 hp I4 Hybrid
Drive Train
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
EV Battery Capacity
0.9 kWh
MPG City
57
MPG Highway
56
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