Compare performance (680 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Wagon or Toyota Corolla?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Toyota Corolla is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,023 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Wagon uses 0.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.
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 178 HP. That’s roughly 502 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is noticeably faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.
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, Toyota Corolla is noticeably lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 335 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers visibly more boot space – 490 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 129 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,375 L, about 323 L more than the Toyota Corolla.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Wagon carries clearly more – 565 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 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 Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.
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Price
42,600 - 104,400 £
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Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
11 - 112 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
11 - 205 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 - 60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Hatchback
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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
1,420 - 1,460 kg
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Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
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Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
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Length
4,751 - 4,842 mm
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Length
4,370 mm
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Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
1,454 - 1,474 mm
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,375 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
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Payload
440 - 565 kg
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Payload
400 - 450 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
Full Hybrid
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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
CVT
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
186 - 680 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 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
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
137 - 500 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Toyota
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