Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Camry Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Toyota Camry Hybrid contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Toyota Camry Hybrid.
When comparing the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's and the Toyota Camry Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's and the Toyota Camry Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a better car than the Toyota Camry Hybrid.
Pricing: For a new model, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's price is between $15,570 and $106,158, with the Toyota Camry Hybrid priced between $30,664 and $40,282.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class’s base engine makes 671 horsepower, and the Toyota Camry Hybrid base engine makes 208 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Toyota Camry Hybrid are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Camry Hybrid has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$15,570 - $106,158
Starting MSRP:
$83,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
$63,175
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
$45,600 - $83,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$30,664 - $40,282
Starting MSRP:
$28,855
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$31,381
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$28,855 - $32,975
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
$56,532
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
$48,759 - $68,334
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,022
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
7,188
# Good or Great Deals:
322
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$35,207
Price Range:
$30,697 - $39,999
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$36,613
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$34,247 - $40,386
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
214
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
21,639
# Good or Great Deals:
42
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
54.7%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
51.9% - 54.8%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$10,966
Depreciation %:
38%
Resale Value $:
$17,889
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
37%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
32.1% - 46.1%
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Toyota Camry Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Camry Hybrid
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
12.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
10.2 - 12.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
37.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.5 - 10.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
4.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.5 - 8.3
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Rankings
Not yet available
Toyota Camry Hybrid Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 25Ranking
2 out of / 25Ranking
2 out of / 25Ranking
2 out of / 25Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 11Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 25Ranking
6 out of / 25Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
8 out of / 25Ranking
9 out of / 25Ranking
10 out of / 11Ranking
17 out of / 25Ranking
19 out of / 25Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Trim Levels
AMG C 63 S E Performance
Toyota Camry Hybrid Trim Levels
LE, SE, SE Nightshade, XLE, XSE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
671 hp @ 6750 rpm
Torque:
752 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.139 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
208 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
21.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Cargo Space:
15.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4839 lbs
Width:
80 inches
Height:
57.4 inches
Length:
190.6 inches
Wheelbase:
113.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3480 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
192.1 inches
Wheelbase:
111.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/40R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/65R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
MANUFAKTUR Starling Blue Magno / Starling Blue Metallic
Gray
Graphite Grey Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Graphite Grey Magno
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Reservoir Blue
Gray
Predawn Gray Mica
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic / Ice Edge
White
Ice Cap
Red
Supersonic Red
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Gray Stitching / Black w/ Yellow Stitching
Brown
Sienna Brown/Black
Green
Titan Grey/Black w/ Black/Red Stitching
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Green
Not available
Beige
Macadamia
Gray
Ash
