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Mercedes G Class vs Mercedes C Class Sedan comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G Class or Mercedes C Class Sedan?

Mercedes G Class vs Mercedes C Class Sedan: Key differences

Mercedes G Class

  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes C Class Sedan

  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

G Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes C Class Sedan is substantially cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the Mercedes G Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 65,265 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Sedan uses 4.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes G Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes G Class offers substantially more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 468 km more than the Mercedes C Class Sedan.

C Class Sedan

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C Class Sedan offers somewhat 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 Sedan 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.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G Class delivers somewhat more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 1,020 Nm. That’s about 144 Nm more.

G Class

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, Mercedes C Class Sedan is significantly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 790 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G Class offers clearly more boot space – 640 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G Class carries clearly more – 715 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G Class is barely 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.

from £106,600
G Class

Mercedes G Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 387 - 605 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 28 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 479 km
Mercedes G Class
Mercedes C Class Sedan

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Mercedes G Class

The 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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Mercedes C Class Sedan

The Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.

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Mercedes G Class
Mercedes C Class Sedan

Costs and Consumption

Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
479 km
Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 336 g/km
co2
119 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
115 - 715 kg
Payload
485 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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