Compare performance (288 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Estate or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Estate costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,995 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports uses 4.4 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Mercedes C Class Estate with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C Class Estate offers clearly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Estate is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is slightly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 270 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers slightly more boot space – 596 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 106 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Estate carries visibly more – 565 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.
The Mercedes C Class Estate is barely ahead 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 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.
detailsThe Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
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Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
123 - 157 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
490 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
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Length
4,650 mm
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Width
1,820 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Payload
460 - 565 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
186 - 288 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
250 - 550 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
137 - 212 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Toyota
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