Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Toyota Crown

Key differences

  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 231 mm (9.1 in) shorter than Toyota Crown.
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class makes 14 kW (19 hp) more power than Toyota Crown.
  • Toyota Crown costs US$8,010 less than Mercedes-Benz C-Class (list prices, excl. tax).
Gas

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Sedan · 2026 · ICE

US$49,650 excl. tax

€74,845 incl. tax

CHF 68,900 incl. tax

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Full specifications of Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Gas

Toyota Crown

Sedan · 2027 · HEV

US$41,640 excl. tax

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Full specifications of Toyota Crown

Size comparison

Side view size comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Toyota Crown
  • Toyota Crown is 231 mm (9.1 in) longer than Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
  • Toyota Crown is 101 mm (4 in) taller than Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
  • Toyota Crown has a wheelbase 15 mm (0.6 in) shorter than Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Blue solid line: Mercedes-Benz C-Class; orange dashed line: Toyota Crown. The outlines are generic body shapes drawn at one scale, not the real design of any model.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 4,750 mm (187 in) long and 1,438 mm (56.6 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,865 mm (112.8 in). Toyota Crown is 4,981 mm (196.1 in) long and 1,539 mm (60.6 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,850 mm (112.2 in).

Front view size comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Toyota Crown
  • Toyota Crown is 51 mm (2 in) narrower than Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Blue solid line: Mercedes-Benz C-Class; orange dashed line: Toyota Crown.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 1,890 mm (74.4 in) wide and 1,438 mm (56.6 in) high. Toyota Crown is 1,839 mm (72.4 in) wide and 1,539 mm (60.6 in) high.

Rear view size comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Toyota Crown
Blue solid line: Mercedes-Benz C-Class; orange dashed line: Toyota Crown.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 1,890 mm (74.4 in) wide and 1,438 mm (56.6 in) high. Toyota Crown is 1,839 mm (72.4 in) wide and 1,539 mm (60.6 in) high.

Compare specifications

A check mark shows the better value in a row. Range and efficiency check marks compare only values from the same test cycle. Prices are each market's own list prices, compared within that market; some include tax and some do not, and no price is marked better when the tax treatment differs. Energy cost is what the energy for 100 km (100 mi where the market uses miles) costs at the market's latest published national energy price, in its own currency, with the price's source and date.

Specification comparison
Specification Mercedes-Benz C-Class Toyota Crown
Price
Base priceUnited States US$49,650excl. taxChecked . Source for United States, Mercedes-Benz C-ClassUS$41,640Better value on this metricexcl. taxChecked . Source for United States, Toyota Crown
Base priceCanada Neither car has a price listed for Canada yet.
Base priceUnited Kingdom Neither car has a price listed for United Kingdom yet.
Base priceAustralia Neither car has a price listed for Australia yet.
Base priceGermany Neither car has a price listed for Germany yet.
Base priceNetherlands Neither car has a price listed for Netherlands yet.
Base priceNorway Neither car has a price listed for Norway yet.
Base priceFrance Neither car has a price listed for France yet.
Base priceSpain Neither car has a price listed for Spain yet.
Base priceItaly Neither car has a price listed for Italy yet.
Base priceBelgium Neither car has a price listed for Belgium yet.
Base priceAustria Neither car has a price listed for Austria yet.
Base priceIreland €74,845incl. taxChecked . Source for Ireland, Mercedes-Benz C-Class Not listed
Base priceSweden Neither car has a price listed for Sweden yet.
Base priceDenmark Neither car has a price listed for Denmark yet.
Base priceSwitzerland CHF 68,900incl. taxChecked . Source for Switzerland, Mercedes-Benz C-Class Not listed
Energy cost
Energy cost per 100 miUnited States US$14.75per 100 mi Gasoline at US$4.284 per US gallon, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EIA Weekly Retail Gasoline and Diesel Prices for United States gasoline price US$10.75per 100 mi Gasoline at US$4.284 per US gallon, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EIA Weekly Retail Gasoline and Diesel Prices for United States gasoline price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmCanada CA$14.08per 100 km Petrol at CA$1.738 per litre, incl. tax, for 1 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2026. EPA consumption. Statistics Canada, table 18-10-0001-01 for Canada petrol price CA$10.25per 100 km Petrol at CA$1.738 per litre, incl. tax, for 1 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2026. EPA consumption. Statistics Canada, table 18-10-0001-01 for Canada petrol price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 miUnited Kingdom £22.85per 100 mi Petrol at £1.753 per litre, incl. tax, for 12 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. UK DESNZ weekly road fuel prices for United Kingdom petrol price £16.64per 100 mi Petrol at £1.753 per litre, incl. tax, for 12 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. UK DESNZ weekly road fuel prices for United Kingdom petrol price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmAustralia A$19.48per 100 km Petrol at A$2.405 per litre, incl. tax, for 5 Oct 2026 to 11 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. Australian Institute of Petroleum weekly reports for Australia petrol price A$14.19per 100 km Petrol at A$2.405 per litre, incl. tax, for 5 Oct 2026 to 11 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. Australian Institute of Petroleum weekly reports for Australia petrol price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmGermany €17.65per 100 km Petrol at €2.179 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Germany petrol price €12.86per 100 km Petrol at €2.179 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Germany petrol price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmNetherlands €19.36per 100 km Petrol at €2.391 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Netherlands petrol price €14.11per 100 km Petrol at €2.391 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Netherlands petrol price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmNorway NOK 157.30per 100 km Petrol at NOK 19.42 per litre, incl. tax, for 1 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2026. EPA consumption. Statistics Norway fuel prices (table 09654) for Norway petrol price NOK 114.58per 100 km Petrol at NOK 19.42 per litre, incl. tax, for 1 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2026. EPA consumption. Statistics Norway fuel prices (table 09654) for Norway petrol price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmFrance €18.05per 100 km Petrol at €2.229 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for France petrol price €13.15per 100 km Petrol at €2.229 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for France petrol price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmSpain €14.42per 100 km Petrol at €1.78 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Spain petrol price €10.50per 100 km Petrol at €1.78 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Spain petrol price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmItaly €16.33per 100 km Petrol at €2.016 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Italy petrol price €11.89per 100 km Petrol at €2.016 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Italy petrol price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmBelgium €16.11per 100 km Petrol at €1.989 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Belgium petrol price €11.73per 100 km Petrol at €1.989 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Belgium petrol price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmAustria €14.72per 100 km Petrol at €1.817 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Austria petrol price €10.72per 100 km Petrol at €1.817 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Austria petrol price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmIreland €15.96per 100 km Petrol at €1.971 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Ireland petrol price €11.63per 100 km Petrol at €1.971 per litre, incl. tax, for 19 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. EU Weekly Oil Bulletin for Ireland petrol price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmSweden SEK 144.91per 100 km Petrol at SEK 17.89 per litre, incl. tax, for 26 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. Preem AB list prices for business customers (Företagskort) for Sweden petrol price SEK 105.55per 100 km Petrol at SEK 17.89 per litre, incl. tax, for 26 Oct 2026. EPA consumption. Preem AB list prices for business customers (Företagskort) for Sweden petrol price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmDenmark DKK 145.15per 100 km Petrol at DKK 17.92 per litre, incl. tax, for 1 May 2026 to 31 May 2026. EPA consumption. Energistyrelsen Prisdatabase (monthly energy prices, Blyfri 95 and Autodiesel) for Denmark petrol price DKK 105.73per 100 km Petrol at DKK 17.92 per litre, incl. tax, for 1 May 2026 to 31 May 2026. EPA consumption. Energistyrelsen Prisdatabase (monthly energy prices, Blyfri 95 and Autodiesel) for Denmark petrol price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmSwitzerland CHF 16.36per 100 km Petrol at CHF 2.02 per litre, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. EPA consumption. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland petrol price CHF 11.92per 100 km Petrol at CHF 2.02 per litre, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. EPA consumption. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland petrol price Better value on this metric
Dimensions
Length 4,750 mm (187 in)4,981 mm (196.1 in)
Width 1,890 mm (74.4 in)1,839 mm (72.4 in)
Height 1,438 mm (56.6 in)1,539 mm (60.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,865 mm (112.8 in)2,850 mm (112.2 in)
Curb weight 1,735 kg1,735 kg (3,825 lb)1,805 kg1,805 kg (3,979 lb)
Performance
Power 190 kW (255 hp)Better value on this metric176 kW (236 hp)
Torque 400 Nm295 lb-ft (400 Nm) Not available
0-60 mph 6 s Not available
Engine and fuel
Fuel use 29 mpg8.1 L/100 km (EPA)34.9 mpg (EPA)39.9 mpg5.9 L/100 km (EPA)47.9 mpg (EPA)Better value on this metric
Fuel tank 65.9 L54.9 L
Engine size 2,000 cc2,500 cc
Practicality
Seats 55
Cargo space Not available 430 L430 L (15.2 cu ft)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.mbusa.com

Source detailsExact unit factors: gal x 3.785411784; hp x 0.745699872; in x 25.4; lb x 0.45359237; lb-ft x 1.3558179483314004.

Range and efficiency: Natural Resources Canada, Fuel Consumption Ratings, checked . open.canada.ca

Source detailsNRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings, model year 2026 (Open Government Licence - Canada): model text "C 300 Sedan", engine 2.0 L, transmission A9, Combined (L/100 km) 8.1. Matched to this version by model, engine, transmission and drive; EPA cross-check 8.1 L/100 km (fueleconomy.gov: Mercedes-Benz C300 2026 Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 29 mpg (id 49259)). https://open.canada.ca/data/dataset/98f1a129-f628-4ce4-b24d-6f16bf24dd64

Other specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.mbusa.com

Source detailsFills an empty field only.

Toyota Crown

Specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.toyota.com

Source detailsMore 42/38/40 42/38/40 29/32/30" [40 mpg combined: 235.214583 / mpg]; length_mm "Overall length ... More 196.1 196.1 196.1" [196.1 in x 25.4]; width_mm "Overall width ... More 72.4 72.4 72.4" [72.4 in x 25.4]; height_mm "Overall height ... More 60.6 60.6 60.6" [60.6 in x 25.4]; wheelbase_mm "Wheelbase ... More 112.2 112.2 112.2" [112.2 in x 25.4]; fuel_tank_l "Fuel tank (gal.) ... More 14.5 14.5 14.5" [14.5 gal x 3.785411784]; seats "Seating ... More 5 5 5"; curb_weight_kg "Curb weight (lb.) ... More 3980 3980 4343" [3980 lb x 0.45359237]; cargo_liters "Cargo volume, rear seatbacks up (cu. ft.) * ... More 15.2 15.2 15.2" [15.2 cu ft x 28.316846592]; power_kw "Hybrid system net horsepower ... More 236 236 340" [236 hp x 0.745699872]. Exact unit factors.

Other specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.toyota.com

Source detailsHybrid Engine All-Wheel Drive, market US: https://www.toyota.com/crown/features/mechanical_performance | engine_displacement_cc: printed "2.5 liter" (quote: "2.5-Liter Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve D-4S Dual-Injection with VVT-iE and VVT-i") -> 2500 (1 L = 1000 cc). Fills an empty field only.

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