Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Corolla
When comparing the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's and the Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has the advantage in the areas of overall quality score and base engine power. The Toyota Corolla has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's and the Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Corolla is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Corolla Pricing
A used 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class ranges from $47,039 to $58,250 while a used 2024 Toyota Corolla is priced between $22,996 to $28,743. For a new model, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's price is between $49,164 and $62,438, with the Toyota Corolla priced between $22,994 and $28,310.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Corolla Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class loses 46.8 percent of its value and the Toyota Corolla loses 32.8 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Corolla retains 14 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Corolla Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 8.9 out of 10 while the Toyota Corolla's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class being ranked 7 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars and the Toyota Corolla being ranked 3 out of 26 Best Compact Cars.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Toyota Corolla Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 8.2 out of 10. For the Toyota Corolla the reliability rating is 8.7 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Corolla a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class’s base engine makes 255 horsepower, and the Toyota Corolla base engine makes 169 horsepower.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Toyota Corolla have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
49164 - 62438
Used Asking Price:
47039 - 58250
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.467992
Pricing
New Asking Price:
22994 - 28310
Used Asking Price:
22996 - 28743
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.328198
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.890663 / 10
Reliability:
8.171991 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota Corolla Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.828382 / 10
Reliability:
8.685147 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 36Ranking
2 out of / 30Ranking
3 out of / 21Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
7 out of / 36Ranking
7 out of / 36Ranking
7 out of / 30Ranking
7 out of / 30Ranking
7 out of / 30Ranking
8 out of / 36Ranking
8 out of / 36Ranking
8 out of / 10Ranking
15 out of / 26Ranking
17 out of / 31Ranking
17 out of / 30Ranking
23 out of / 36Toyota Corolla Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 26Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 26Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 18Ranking
6 out of / 43Ranking
7 out of / 43Ranking
7 out of / 43Ranking
7 out of / 18Ranking
11 out of / 24Ranking
16 out of / 26Ranking
17 out of / 26Ranking
20 out of / 43Ranking
20 out of / 26Ranking
27 out of / 43Ranking
35 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Trim Levels
AMG C 43, C 300, C 300 4MATIC
Toyota Corolla Trim Levels
LE, Nightshade, SE, 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
169 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
151 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 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 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
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
12.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Cargo Space:
13.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
88.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3825 lbs
Width:
80 inches
Height:
56.6 inches
Length:
187 inches
Wheelbase:
112.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
3.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2955 lbs
Width:
70.1 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
182.5 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/55R16