Mercedes-Benz A-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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Comparison table

17 of these rows differ. They sit at the top. Figures come straight from the makers, indicative. A bullet (•) marks a differing row.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Fuel (differs) Petrol Hybrid
Model years (differs) 2018-now 2021-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 38,500 € 56,500
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 71/100 72/100
Practicality (differs) 64/100 68/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 40/100 53/100
Efficiency 70/100 70/100
Value retention n/a n/a
Specifications
Body style (differs) Hatchback Sedan
Power (hp) (differs) 163 204
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 8.2 7.3
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 225 246
Length (mm) (differs) 4419 4751
Width (mm) (differs) 1796 1820
Height (mm) (differs) 1440 1438
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1440 1650
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 6 6.2
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1500 1800
Boot (l) (differs) 370 455
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Efficiency: Owner-reported petrol consumption vs WLTP 6.0 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Practicality: Boot 370 l + towing weight 1,500 kg vs C-segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data per trim within W177 after facelift · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class · Efficiency: Owner-reported petrol consumption vs WLTP 6.2 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class · Practicality: Boot 455 l + towing weight 1,800 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data for this trim within the W206 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure, hybrid without plug + LCA indication ICCT 2024 (segment), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · W177 (facelift 2023)

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

C-segment hatchback on the W177, after the 2023 facelift standard with a 48V mild-hybrid on the petrol four-cylinder (A 200, around 163 hp). WLTP around 6.0 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report mixed 6.5-7.5 l/100km (public forums, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 1,500 kg.

Profile · W206 (2021)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

D-segment sedan on the W206 generation, standard with a 48V mild-hybrid on the petrol four-cylinder. WLTP around 6.2 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report mixed 7-7.5 l/100km (public forums, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 1,800 kg.

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