Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29600 £, while the Mercedes C-Class Wagon costs 42400 £. That’s a price difference of around 12837 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes C-Class Wagon manages with 0.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.40 L. The difference is about 4 L per 100 km.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon has a convincingly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 502 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.50 s. That’s about 4.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs noticeable better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 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.
Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .
In curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is to a small extent lighter – 1485 kg compared to 1755 kg. The difference is around 270 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers a bit more room – 596 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 106 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1606 L, which is about 96 L more than the Mercedes C-Class Wagon.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes C-Class Wagon distinct takes the win – 565 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.
The Mercedes C-Class Wagon proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes C-Class Wagon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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 Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
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Price
42400 - 115300 £
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Price
29600 - 36400 £
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Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
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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
19.50 kWh
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Battery Capacity
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co2
11 - 206 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 66 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
Estate
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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
1755 - 2235 kg
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Curb weight
1485 - 1515 kg
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Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
4751 - 4842 mm
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Length
4650 mm
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Width
1820 - 1900 mm
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Width
1790 mm
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Height
1454 - 1494 mm
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Height
1435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1375 - 1510 L
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Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
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Payload
440 - 565 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 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
226 - 280 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
250 - 1020 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
1496 - 1999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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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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The Mercedes C-Class Wagon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.