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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
42,600 - 104,400 £
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Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
11 - 112 km
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Electric Range
468 km
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Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
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Battery Capacity
116 kWh
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co2
11 - 205 g/km
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co2
0 - 336 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 - 60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,755 - 2,235 kg
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Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
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Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
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Trunk capacity
620 - 640 L
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Length
4,751 - 4,842 mm
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Length
4,624 mm
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Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
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Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
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Height
1,454 - 1,474 mm
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Height
1,983 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,375 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,990 L
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Payload
440 - 565 kg
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Payload
415 - 715 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
186 - 680 HP
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Power HP
387 - 605 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
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Max Speed
232 - 280 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
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Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Power kW
137 - 500 kW
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Power kW
285 - 445 kW
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Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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