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Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (41,300 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C-Class Saloon or Suzuki Jimny?

Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Suzuki Jimny

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly 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.

Suzuki Jimny is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Mercedes C-Class Saloon costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,048 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon uses 4.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 578 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 9.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers significantly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 890 Nm more.

C-Class Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is significantly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 530 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon carries considerably more – 570 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 300 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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
11 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
119 - 205 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
485 - 570 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Suzuki
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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