Compare performance (118 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 42,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Mercedes C Class Wagon?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Fiat 500 Convertible is considerably cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,895 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Wagon uses 4.7 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Fiat 500 Convertible with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers clearly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Fiat 500 Convertible takes 9 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Wagon delivers clearly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Mercedes C Class Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is significantly lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 605 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers substantially more boot space – 490 L compared to 183 L. That’s a difference of about 307 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Wagon carries clearly more – 565 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 240 kg.
The Mercedes C Class Wagon is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The Fiat 500 Convertible is a cheeky, retro-styled roof-down city car that turns heads and makes short trips feel like mini vacations. It’s more about charm and personality than practicality, ideal for style-conscious buyers who prefer fun and flair over brute practicality.
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The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.
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Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
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Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
190 - 313 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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co2
123 - 157 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Convertible
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
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Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
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Trunk capacity
183 L
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Trunk capacity
490 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
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Width
1,820 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
250 - 325 kg
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Payload
460 - 565 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
65 - 118 HP
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Power HP
186 - 288 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
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Torque
250 - 550 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
48 - 87 kW
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Power kW
137 - 212 kW
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Engine capacity
999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D
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Brand
Fiat
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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