Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Mercedes-Benz GLC200

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Mercedes-Benz C-Class

$48,900 - $181,950

2023 price

Mercedes-Benz GLC200
Mercedes-Benz GLC200

2026 price

Summary

2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC200
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Engine Type
Turbo 4, 1.5L

Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency
6.9L/100km (combined)

Seating
5

Dislikes
  • On the compact side for size
  • Low-ground clearance may grind the teeth
  • Dynamic guidelines are trippy

  • Pricier than base-grade rivals
  • Costly servicing
  • Start/stop system can be annoying
2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Summary

When it comes to choosing a family car, sedans are often overlooked for their long-legged wagon or beefy SUV cousins.

They're a bit of a forgotten hero but they'll always hold a piece of my heart for their practicality and (often) sexier kerb-side appeal.

If you can get used to your body cracking like a glow stick when you get in and out of them, the sedan may make a comeback!

The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class, in entry-level C200 form, has definitely tempted my family to consider a sedan in the future – it looks stately and refined but the driving experience also makes it fun.

Let's see what else it did right and if there was anything that could be improved.

Did I mention, I'm fond of sedans... ?

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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC200 Summary

Mercedes-Benz has brought back the entry-grade GLC200 and it's now the most affordable way into the sleek, mid-size luxury SUV.

But ‘entry-level’ doesn’t always mean ‘everyday friendly,’ so we’ve been family-testing it to see if it delivers that signature Benz comfort, quality and class without the premium sting.

The question is, does it offer enough substance and style to take on its high-profile rivals, the Audi Q5 and BMW X3?

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2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC200

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