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Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Mitsubishi Grandis comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (41,300 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C-Class Saloon or Mitsubishi Grandis?

Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Mitsubishi Grandis: Key differences

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mitsubishi Grandis

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  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C-Class Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mitsubishi Grandis is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Mercedes C-Class Saloon costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,134 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Grandis uses 4.3 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 522 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 Mitsubishi Grandis takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers substantially more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 755 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, Mitsubishi Grandis is clearly lighter – 1,359 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 336 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Grandis offers markedly more boot space – 576 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 121 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon carries a bit more – 570 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 111 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon is far ahead 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.

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
Mercedes C-Class Saloon
Mitsubishi Grandis

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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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Mitsubishi Grandis

The Mitsubishi Grandis is a no-nonsense MPV that hides a surprisingly sleek profile, making family duty look almost stylish. It’s spacious, easy to drive, and built to shrug off daily chaos, though the cabin feels dated and it prefers a relaxed cruise to any hot-hatch antics.

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Mercedes C-Class Saloon
Mitsubishi Grandis

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Price
25,200 - 35,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
11 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
119 - 205 g/km
co2
98 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,359 - 1,525 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 570 kg
Payload
395 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
245 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Power kW
104 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,333 - 1,789 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mitsubishi
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