Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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Volkswagen Arteon R
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
Car A
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
A powerful petrol, front-wheel-drive C-Class Sedan that mixes five-seat practicality with brisk performance and a large 540 L trunk. It suits growing families and road trips while offering good value in its segment.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety7.9 L/100km422 hp
Volkswagen Arteon R
Car B
Volkswagen Arteon R
The Volkswagen Arteon R prioritizes strong performance and long‑haul usefulness, pairing 320 hp and a 5.0 s 0–100 km/h sprint with a large 563-liter trunk for trips. It suits road trips and growing families seeking good value in its segment, with a focus more on highways than city streets.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety
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Usage fit

Family 65 / 46
City 48 / 26
Budget / value 58 / 39
Road trip 55 / 57
Performance 40 / 30
Cargo 30 / 31
Practical 46 / 24
Premium 53 / 38
Winter 26 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan · Orange = Volkswagen Arteon R

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan Volkswagen Arteon R
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan

  • 422 hp and 5.5 s 0–100 km/h for confident passing and on-ramps.
  • Roomy 540 L trunk and five seats suit growing families and road trips.
  • 7.9 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class given the performance.
  • $45,000 pricing delivers good value in its segment for this output.

Volkswagen Arteon R

  • Quick 0–100 km/h in 5.0 s and 320 hp for confident highway passing
  • 563-liter trunk supports road trips and family gear
  • Seats five, fitting growing families
  • Good value in its segment at around 50,000 for this performance

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan uses 7.9 L/100km vs 8.3 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Volkswagen Arteon R if…
Performance & capability
Volkswagen Arteon R is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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