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Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (41,300 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C-Class Saloon or Toyota Proace City Compact Van?

Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van: Key differences

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • visibly 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:

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 Proace City Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Mercedes C-Class Saloon costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,972 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon uses 4.5 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van offers substantially more range – reaching up to 337 km, about 326 km more than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon.

Proace City Compact Van

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 clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 544 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Toyota Proace City Compact Van takes 11.1 s. That’s about 7.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers significantly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 720 Nm more.

C-Class Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is visibly lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 337 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries visibly more – 921 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 351 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
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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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The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is a city-savvy workhorse that packs surprising practicality and smart packaging into a friendly, easy-to-drive package. It’s the kind of van that gets the job done without fuss — reliable, economical and just sensible enough to make fleet managers smile.

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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
11 km
Electric Range
337 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
119 - 205 g/km
co2
0 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 570 kg
Payload
560 - 921 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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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