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Mercedes C Class Wagon vs MG MG3 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 15,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Wagon or MG MG3?

Mercedes C Class Wagon vs MG MG3: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Wagon

3.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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MG MG3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

MG MG3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,180 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG MG3 uses 4.4 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Mercedes C Class Wagon with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

MG3

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 noticeably more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 94 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the MG MG3 takes 8 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Wagon delivers clearly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 402 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, MG MG3 is clearly lighter – 1,237 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 518 kg.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG3 is slightly 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.

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MG3

MG MG3

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 194 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
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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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Reviews Mercedes C Class Wagon

3.6 (1 Reviews)
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Storcki
15 May 2026, 10:11:16

To me, the CLA's interior and front end are tasteless and an affront — the C estate is clearly much more attractive.

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Giorgio catacchio
20 Sept 2025, 00:08:28

I've owned the MG3 Hybrid for a year — I travel a lot, never a dull moment; comes fully loaded as standard, incredible acceleration, etc.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
123 - 157 g/km
co2
100 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
460 - 565 kg
Payload
373 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 288 HP
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Torque
148 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 212 kW
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
MG
Is the Mercedes C Class Wagon offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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