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Toyota Prius vs Mercedes C Class Wagon comparison

Compare performance (223 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 42,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Prius or Mercedes C Class Wagon?

Toyota Prius vs Mercedes C Class Wagon: Key differences

Toyota Prius

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • considerably more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Prius

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.

Toyota Prius is very slightly cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,180 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Wagon uses 0.4 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Toyota Prius with 0.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers clearly more range – reaching up to 112 km, about 26 km more than the Toyota Prius.

C Class Wagon

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 considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 457 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 Prius takes 6.8 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is visibly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Toyota Prius tops out at 177 km/h. The difference is around 103 km/h.

Prius

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Prius is very slightly lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers substantially more boot space – 490 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 206 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Wagon carries clearly more – 565 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 190 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, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 11 - 112 km
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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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Mercedes C Class Wagon

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Price
42,600 - 104,400 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
co2
12 - 17 g/km
co2
11 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Curb weight
1,755 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
284 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Length
4,599 mm
Length
4,751 - 4,842 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,474 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,375 L
Payload
365 - 375 kg
Payload
440 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
223 HP
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
232 - 280 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
164 kW
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Toyota Prius?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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