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Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Genesis G70 Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (42600 £ vs 39600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Wagon or Genesis G70 Shooting Brake?

Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Genesis G70 Shooting Brake: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • convincingly more power
  • convincingly more efficient
  • clearly quicker from 0–100 km/h
  • minimal more trunk space

Genesis G70 Shooting Brake

  • minimal cheaper
  • slight lighter

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

C Class Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Genesis G70 Shooting Brake has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 39600 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3018 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes C Class Wagon manages with 0.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake with 6.90 L. The difference is about 6.50 L per 100 km.

G70 Shooting Brake

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 Wagon has a convincingly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 435 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake takes 6.40 s. That’s about 3 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C Class Wagon performs slightly better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake tops out at 235 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes C Class Wagon pulls clearly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 580 Nm difference.

C Class Wagon

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 curb weight, Genesis G70 Shooting Brake is slight lighter – 1727 kg compared to 1755 kg. The difference is around 28 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers minimal more room – 490 L compared to 465 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake performs to a small extent better – up to 1535 L, which is about 160 L more than the Mercedes C Class Wagon.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes C Class Wagon clearly perceptible takes the win – 565 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 117 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Wagon 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.

Mercedes C Class Wagon
Genesis G70 Shooting Brake

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C Class Wagon

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 - 9 L
  • Electric Range : 11 - 112 km

Mercedes C Class Wagon

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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Genesis G70 Shooting Brake

The Genesis G70 Shooting Brake turns the sporty saloon into a rakish estate, wrapping sleek fastback lines around a surprisingly practical rear while still feeling eager on a twisty road. Inside it spoils with premium materials and clever packaging, making it an irresistible choice for buyers who want luxury and usable cargo without sacrificing driving fun — a rare combo that actually makes sense.

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Mercedes C Class Wagon
Genesis G70 Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
42600 - 104400 £
Price
39600 - 45500 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 9.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
11 - 205 g/km
co2
180 - 212 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1755 - 2235 kg
Curb weight
1727 - 1897 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
465 L
Length
4751 - 4842 mm
Length
4685 mm
Width
1820 - 1900 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1454 - 1474 mm
Height
1400 mm
Max trunk capacity
1375 L
Max trunk capacity
1535 L
Payload
440 - 565 kg
Payload
438 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
232 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
225 - 235 km/h
Torque
250 - 1020 Nm
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Engine capacity
1496 - 1999 cm3
Engine capacity
1998 - 2199 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2021 - 2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Genesis
Is the Mercedes C Class Wagon offered with different drivetrains?

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.