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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35
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
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35
Car B
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35
The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 blends strong performance with everyday practicality, pairing quick acceleration with a usable five-seat cabin and 460 L trunk for trips. It’s good value in its segment, though front-wheel drive and limited cargo flexibility make it less ideal for winter or cargo-heavy needs.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 65 / 52
City 48 / 47
Budget / value 58 / 40
Road trip 55 / 50
Performance 40 / 33
Cargo 30 / 25
Practical 46 / 30
Premium 53 / 51
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan · Orange = Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35
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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.

Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35

  • Quick 0–100 km/h in 4.9 s with 306 hp for confident passing and merging
  • Seats 5 with a 460 L trunk, suiting growing families and road trips
  • Combined consumption of 8 L/100 km is efficient for its class
  • Priced at 48,500, it offers good value in its segment for the performance delivered

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan uses 7.9 L/100km vs 8.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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