Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Volkswagen Id.4

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

$48,900 - $181,950

2023 price

Volkswagen Id.4
Volkswagen Id.4

$59,990 - $70,990

2026 price

Summary

2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2026 Volkswagen Id.4
Safety Rating

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

  • Lane keeping aid can be jerky
  • Visibility can be compromised
  • No wireless phone connectivity or sat nav
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 Volkswagen Id.4 Summary

The all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 Pro has finally landed on our shores! Hurrah! The benefit of waiting almost half a decade for it means we get some mid-life technology upgrades and interior features for the single variant that's available to us (at least for now).

The biggest question this mid-size SUV really poses, though, is has it been worth the wait? Is it practical enough? Is it fun enough? Let’s find out.

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2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2026 Volkswagen Id.4

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