Very Good
2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
Prices are up again for the C-Class, but the mid-size German luxury sedan stays true to its solid form and its target buyer tastes.
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James Wong
2022 Lexus IS vs 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparison
Lexus IS
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Lexus IS
Based on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
66L
337 to 627 km
50L - 66L
75 to 653 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$87,800 - $193,100
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CarExpert's Take
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James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smart looks
- High-end display tech
- Comfortable, effortless drive
Misses
- Pricey, even before options
- Ridiculous service pricing
- Limited choice
Colours Available
The C-Class is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Spectral Blue metallic
- High-Tech Silver metallic
- Opalite White metallic
- Hyacinth Red metallic
- Obsidian Black metallic
- Graphite grey metallic
- Mojave Silver metallic
- Cavansite Blue metallic
- Selenite Grey metallic
- Polar White
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 3456 | 1496 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.5L, 2.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 164kW - 232kW | 150kW - 500kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 - 6600 | 5800 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 221Nm - 380Nm | 300Nm - 1020Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1650 - 4800 | 1800 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 83 - 98 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
