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Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Renault Austral comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 148 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Wagon or Renault Austral?

Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Renault Austral: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • significantly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Austral

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  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C Class Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Austral is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,686 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Wagon uses 4.7 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Renault Austral with 6.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

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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 288 HP compared to 148 HP. That’s roughly 140 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Renault Austral takes 9.9 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Wagon delivers considerably more torque with 550 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 280 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, Renault Austral is somewhat lighter – 1,548 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 207 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Wagon carries moderately more – 565 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 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, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 6.9 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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Renault Austral

The Renault Austral dresses the family SUV in elegant modern looks and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that feels thoughtful and livable. It balances comfort and clever technology with a relaxed road presence—an appealing choice for buyers who want style and everyday sense without fuss.

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Renault Austral

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
Price
29,900 - 34,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.4 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
145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Curb weight
1,548 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
460 - 565 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 288 HP
Power HP
148 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Torque
270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 212 kW
Power kW
109 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

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

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

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