Mercedes C-Class Saloon alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Mercedes C-Class Saloon, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Mercedes C-Class Saloon and are good next research steps.

from £36,500

VW Passat

Price 36,500 - 58,500 £
Body Type Estate
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 122 - 272 HP
Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Electric Range 124 - 135 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.1 - 10.7 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Torque 250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Passat
Modell Passat Variant 1.5 eTSI ACT, Passat Variant 2.0 TDI, Passat Variant 1.5 eHybrid
CO2 Efficiency Class D, E, B
Trim Level DSG, Business DSG, Elegance DSG, R-Line DSG, Elegance 4MOTION DSG, R-Line 4MOTION DSG
Power kW 90 - 200 kW
co2 28 - 153 g/km
Engine capacity 1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Curb weight 1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity 510 - 690 L
Width 1,849 mm
Brand VW
Payload 501 - 577 kg
Variant Variant

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clearly more power
substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
somewhat cheaper
substantially more efficient
considerably more electric range
only slightly lighter
clearly more trunk space

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from £27,000

Audi A3 Sportback

Price 27,000 - 92,900 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 116 - 400 HP
Consumption L/100km 1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Electric Range 134 - 141 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.8 - 10.1 s
Model Year 2,025 - 2,026
Torque 220 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 5
Model A3
Modell A3 allstreet 1.5 TFSI, A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI, A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI, A3 allstreet 2.0 TFSI, A3 allstreet 2.0 TDI, A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI, S3 Sportback, RS3 Sportback, A3 allstreet 1.5 TFSI e, A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI e
CO2 Efficiency Class D, F, E, G, B
Trim Level S tronic, advanced, advanced S tronic, S line, S line S tronic, quattro S tronic, advanced quattro S tronic, S line quattro S tronic, competition limited S tronic
Power kW 85 - 294 kW
co2 25 - 211 g/km
Engine capacity 1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Curb weight 1,360 - 1,685 kg
Trunk capacity 280 - 380 L
Width 1,816 - 1,851 mm
Brand Audi
Payload 410 - 480 kg
Variant allstreet, Sportback, Sportback competition limited

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Quick data check: Audi A3 Sportback

significantly more power
somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
a bit more trunk space
considerably cheaper
clearly more efficient
clearly more electric range
clearly lighter

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from £42,600

Mercedes C Class Estate

Price 42,600 - 67,200 £
Body Type Estate
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 186 - 288 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.8 - 8.8 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Torque 250 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model C-Klasse
Modell C 180 T-Modell, C 200 T-Modell, C 200 All-Terrain, C 300 T-Modell, C 200 d T-Modell, C 220 d T-Modell, C 220 d All-Terrain, C 300 d T-Modell
CO2 Efficiency Class E, F, D
Trim Level Avantgarde Advanced 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced Plus 9G-TRONIC, Edition Avantgarde 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Premium 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Premium Plus 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus 9G-TRONIC, Edition AMG Line 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 9G-TRONIC, Edition Avantgarde 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Edition AMG Line 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC
Power kW 137 - 212 kW
co2 123 - 157 g/km
Engine capacity 1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Curb weight 1,755 - 1,940 kg
Trunk capacity 490 L
Width 1,820 mm
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Payload 460 - 565 kg
Variant T-Modell, All-Terrain

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Quick data check: Mercedes C Class Estate

barely cheaper
substantially more power
very slightly more efficient
significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
only slightly lighter
marginally more trunk space

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from £40,800

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Price 40,800 - 60,900 £
Body Type Estate
Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 156 - 354 HP
Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km 12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range 525 - 768 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5 - 8.9 s
Model Year 2026
Torque 280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model CLA
Modell CLA Shooting Brake 250+ EQ, CLA Shooting Brake 350 EQ, CLA Shooting Brake 180, CLA Shooting Brake 200, CLA Shooting Brake 220, CLA Shooting Brake 200 EQ
CO2 Efficiency Class A, C, D
Trim Level Progressive, AMG Line, AMG Line Plus, Progressive 4MATIC, AMG Line 4MATIC, AMG Line Plus 4MATIC, Progressive 8G-eDCT, AMG Line 8G-eDCT, AMG Line Plus 8G-eDCT, Progressive 4MATIC 8G-eDCT, AMG Line 4MATIC 8G-eDCT, AMG Line Plus 4MATIC 8G-eDCT
Power kW 115 - 260 kW
co2 0 - 123 g/km
Engine capacity 1,499 cm3
Curb weight 1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity 455 L
Width 1,855 mm
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Payload 430 - 460 kg
Variant Shooting Brake

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Quick data check: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

clearly more power
moderately more efficient
significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
very slightly lighter
only slightly cheaper
significantly more electric range

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from £59,800

Mercedes CLE Coupe

Price 59,800 - 65,100 £
Body Type Coupe
Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP 313 HP
Consumption L/100km 2.2 L/100km
Electric Range 113 km
Seats 4
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.3 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model CLE
Modell CLE 300 e Coupé
CO2 Efficiency Class B
Trim Level AMG Line Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Edition AMG Line 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC
Power kW 230 kW
co2 49 g/km
Engine capacity 1,999 cm3
Curb weight 2,175 kg
Trunk capacity 290 L
Width 1,861 mm
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Payload 405 kg
Variant Coupé

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Quick data check: Mercedes CLE Coupe

substantially cheaper
clearly more power
clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
clearly lighter
clearly more trunk space
substantially more efficient
considerably more electric range

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from £29,600

Nissan Qashqai

Price 29,600 - 39,900 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 158 - 205 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.6 - 9.9 s
Model Year 2,025 - 2,026
Torque 260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Model Qashqai
Modell Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T MHEV, Qashqai 1.5 e-POWER
CO2 Efficiency Class E, C
Trim Level Acenta, Acenta Xtronic, N-CONNECTA, N-CONNECTA Xtronic, N-CONNECTA 4x4 Xtronic, N-DESIGN Xtronic, N-DESIGN 4x4 Xtronic, Tekna Xtronic, Tekna 4x4 Xtronic, N-DESIGN, Tekna, N-TEC Xtronic, N-TEC
Power kW 116 - 151 kW
co2 98 - 152 g/km
Engine capacity 1,332 - 1,498 cm3
Curb weight 1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity 479 - 504 L
Width 1,835 mm
Brand Nissan
Payload 446 - 516 kg

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Quick data check: Nissan Qashqai

substantially more power
considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
visibly cheaper
very slightly more efficient
moderately lighter
barely more trunk space

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Direct comparisons

These comparison pages show the Mercedes C-Class Saloon head-to-head against similar models.

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

VW Passat

Audi A3 Sportback

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

Mercedes C Class Estate

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

Mercedes CLE Coupe

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

Nissan Qashqai

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