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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Skoda Octavia Comparison
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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Skoda Octavia
2026 Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
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2025 Skoda
Octavia
How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Excellent
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class MHEV
Based on the Skoda Octavia RS 195TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
50L
75 km
45L - 50L
257 to 350 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$98,200
$39,590 - $59,990
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CarExpert's Take
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
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- More power
- Improved infotainment tech
- Still the benchmark for practicality
Misses
- More expensive than ever
- Muted exhaust note
- Lower dynamic ceiling than rivals
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
Candy White is standard on the 110TSI Style and Mamba Green is standard on the RS. The following finishes are available for an extra $770:
- Moon White metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Magic Black pearl
- Lava Blue metallic
- Brilliant Silver metallic
Velvet Red Premium is a $1100 option.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1999 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 230kW | 110kW - 195kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 550Nm | 250Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
