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Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Mercedes B Class comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 238 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 33,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Wagon or Mercedes B Class?

Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Mercedes B Class: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space

Mercedes B Class

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  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

C Class Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes B Class is markedly cheaper – starting at 33,100 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,471 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Wagon uses 0.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes B Class with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers markedly more range – reaching up to 112 km, about 29 km more than the Mercedes B Class.

B Class

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 offers significantly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 238 HP. That’s roughly 442 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mercedes B Class takes 6.5 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is noticeably faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Mercedes B Class tops out at 223 km/h. The difference is around 57 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Wagon delivers considerably more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 570 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Mercedes B Class is clearly lighter – 1,405 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 350 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers very slightly more boot space – 490 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes B Class offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,440 L, about 65 L more than the Mercedes C Class Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Wagon carries only slightly more – 565 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 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.

from £42,600
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/100km
  • Electric Range : 11 - 112 km
Mercedes C Class Wagon
Mercedes B Class

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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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Mercedes B Class

The Mercedes B-Class is a smart, grown-up compact people carrier that dresses everyday practicality in a near‑premium polish, perfect for buyers who want comfort and a classy badge without the theatrics. It won’t set your pulse racing on a back road, but it will make school runs, commutes and grocery hauls feel pleasantly civilized — a reliable, slightly posh companion for real life.

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Mercedes C Class Wagon
Mercedes B Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,600 - 104,400 £
Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Electric Range
83 km
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
11 - 205 g/km
co2
56 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,755 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,405 - 1,745 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
Length
4,751 - 4,842 mm
Length
4,419 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,474 mm
Height
1,562 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,375 L
Max trunk capacity
1,440 L
Payload
440 - 565 kg
Payload
505 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Max Speed
232 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
223 km/h
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

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