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Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Fiat Pandina comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 65 HP), boot space and price (41,300 £ vs 14,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C-Class Saloon or Fiat Pandina?

Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Fiat Pandina: Key differences

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • considerably more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Fiat Pandina

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

C-Class Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Fiat Pandina is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the Mercedes C-Class Saloon costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,191 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon uses 4.5 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Fiat Pandina with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Pandina

Engine and Performance:

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 Saloon offers considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 65 HP. That’s roughly 615 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Fiat Pandina takes 14.1 s. That’s about 10.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers substantially more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 928 Nm more.

C-Class Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

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, Fiat Pandina is substantially lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 640 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers considerably more boot space – 455 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 230 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon carries visibly more – 570 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon stands well ahead of its rival 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.

from £41,300
C-Class Saloon

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 11 km
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

The Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Price
14,100 - 18,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
11 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
119 - 205 g/km
co2
113 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
225 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,643 - 1,662 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 570 kg
Payload
365 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Power HP
65 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 14.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
92 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Power kW
48 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Fiat
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes C-Class Saloon have?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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