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Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (41,300 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C-Class Saloon or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?

Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports: Key differences

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • moderately lighter
  • clearly 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.

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Mercedes C-Class Saloon costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,720 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports uses 4.4 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Corolla Touring Sports

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 178 HP. That’s roughly 502 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

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, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is moderately lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers clearly more boot space – 596 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 141 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon carries visibly more – 570 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon is decisively 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.

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
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

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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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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

The 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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Mercedes C-Class Saloon
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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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
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Length
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Length
4,650 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
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Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
Payload
485 - 570 kg
Payload
400 - 440 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

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