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Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Mercedes G Class comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 106,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Wagon or Mercedes G Class?

Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Mercedes G Class: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter

Mercedes G Class

  • considerably more electric range
  • noticeably more trunk space

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.

Mercedes C Class Wagon is considerably cheaper – starting at 42,600 £ , while the Mercedes G Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,990 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Wagon uses 0.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes G Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 8.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes G Class offers considerably more range – reaching up to 468 km, about 356 km more than the Mercedes C Class Wagon.

G 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 slightly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 605 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mercedes G Class takes 4.4 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is clearly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Mercedes G Class tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G Class delivers slightly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 1,020 Nm. That’s about 144 Nm more.

C Class Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C Class Wagon is substantially lighter – 1,755 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 730 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G Class offers noticeably more boot space – 640 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes G Class offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,990 L, about 615 L more than the Mercedes C Class Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G Class carries visibly more – 715 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Wagon 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 £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 G 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 G Class

The G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable personality.

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Mercedes C Class Wagon
Mercedes G Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,600 - 104,400 £
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Electric Range
468 km
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
116 kWh
co2
11 - 205 g/km
co2
0 - 336 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,755 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
620 - 640 L
Length
4,751 - 4,842 mm
Length
4,624 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,474 mm
Height
1,983 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,375 L
Max trunk capacity
1,990 L
Payload
440 - 565 kg
Payload
415 - 715 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
232 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 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
A, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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