Mercedes-Benz C-Class alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, 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-Benz C-Class and are good next research steps.

from $66,300

BMW X5

Price : 66,300 - 90,900 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Plug-In Hybrid,
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel, Rear Wheel
Power HP : 375 - 523 HP
FuelEconomy City : 17 - 23 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 22 - 27 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 398 - 553 lb-ft
Model : X5
Modell : xDrive50e Plug-In Hybrid, xDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle, M60i Sports Activity Vehicle, sDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle
Trim Level : xDrive50e Plug-In Hybrid, xDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle, M60i Sports Activity Vehicle, sDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle
Engine Displacement : 3 - 4.4 L
Curb weight : 4,998 - 5,573 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 18.2 - 21.9 gal
Length : 194.3 in.
Width : 78.9 in.
Height : 69 in.
Brand : BMW

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Quick data check: BMW X5

noticeably cheaper
clearly more power
moderately more efficient
visibly lighter

from $29,200

Ford Escape

Price : 29,200 - 38,400 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline, , Plug-In Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 180 - 210 HP
FuelEconomy City : 26 - 42 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 32 - 36 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 155 - 199 lb-ft
Model : Escape
Modell : Active FWD, ST-Line FWD, Active AWD, ST-Line AWD, Platinum FWD, ST-Line Select AWD, ST-Line Elite AWD, Platinum AWD, PHEV FWD
Trim Level : Active FWD, ST-Line FWD, Active AWD, ST-Line AWD, Platinum FWD, ST-Line Select AWD, ST-Line Elite AWD, Platinum AWD, PHEV FWD
Engine Displacement : 1.5 - 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,283 - 3,904 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 11.1 - 15.7 gal
Length : 180.5 - 181.2 in.
Width : 74.1 in.
Height : 66 in.
Brand : Ford

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Quick data check: Ford Escape

clearly more power
substantially cheaper
clearly more efficient
a bit lighter

from $35,800

Audi A3

Price : 35,800 - 37,800 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type :
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 201 HP
FuelEconomy City : 27 - 29 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 34 - 37 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 221 lb-ft
Model : A3
Modell : Premium 40 TFSI, Premium Plus 40 TFSI, Premium 40 TFSI quattro, Premium Plus 40 TFSI quattro
Trim Level : Premium 40 TFSI, Premium Plus 40 TFSI, Premium 40 TFSI quattro, Premium Plus 40 TFSI quattro
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 3,318 - 3,483 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 14.5 gal
Trunk Volume : 10.9 cu. ft.
Length : 176.9 in.
Width : 71.5 in.
Height : 56 in.
Brand : Audi

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Quick data check: Audi A3

clearly more power
slightly more trunk space
markedly cheaper
somewhat more efficient
moderately lighter

from $80,000

Tesla Cybertruck

Price : 80,000 - 100,000 $
Body Type : Pickup
Engine Type : Electric
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 600 - 845 HP
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 521 - 863 lb-ft
Model : Cybertruck
Modell : AWD, Cyberbeast AWD
Trim Level : AWD, Cyberbeast AWD
Curb weight : 6,669 - 6,898 lbs
Length : 223.7 in.
Width : 80 in.
Height : 69 in.
Brand : Tesla

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Quick data check: Tesla Cybertruck

clearly cheaper
substantially lighter
visibly more power

from $40,700

Toyota 4Runner

Price : 40,700 - 55,200 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Rear Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 270 HP
FuelEconomy City : 16 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 19 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 278 lb-ft
Model : 4Runner
Modell : SR5 2WD (Natl), SR5 Premium 2WD (Natl), TRD Sport 2WD (Natl), Limited 2WD (Natl), SR5 4WD (Natl), SR5 Premium 4WD (Natl), TRD Off Road 4WD (Natl), TRD Sport 4WD (Natl), TRD Off Road Premium 4WD (Natl), TRD Pro 4WD (Natl), Limited 4WD (Natl)
Trim Level : SR5 2WD (Natl), SR5 Premium 2WD (Natl), TRD Sport 2WD (Natl), Limited 2WD (Natl), SR5 4WD (Natl), SR5 Premium 4WD (Natl), TRD Off Road 4WD (Natl), TRD Sport 4WD (Natl), TRD Off Road Premium 4WD (Natl), TRD Pro 4WD (Natl), Limited 4WD (Natl)
Engine Displacement : 4 L
Curb weight : 4,400 - 4,805 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 23 gal
Length : 190.2 - 191.3 in.
Width : 75.8 in.
Height : 71 - 72 in.
Brand : Toyota

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Quick data check: Toyota 4Runner

considerably more power
visibly more efficient
a bit lighter
slightly cheaper

from $33,000

Toyota Prius Prime

Price : 33,000 - 39,700 $
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Plug-In Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Power HP : 220 HP
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 139 lb-ft
Model : Prius Prime
Modell : SE (Natl), XSE (Natl), XSE Premium (Natl)
Trim Level : SE (Natl), XSE (Natl), XSE Premium (Natl)
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 3,461 - 3,571 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 10.6 gal
Length : 181.1 in.
Width : 70.1 - 70.2 in.
Height : 55 - 56 in.
Brand : Toyota

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Quick data check: Toyota Prius Prime

significantly more power
considerably cheaper
a bit lighter

Direct comparisons

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

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

BMW X5

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Ford Escape

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Audi A3

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Tesla Cybertruck

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Toyota 4Runner

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Toyota Prius Prime

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