Dodge Charger vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,090

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Charger R/T AWD vs C-Class C 300 RWD
Measure	Charger	C-Class	Winner
MSRP + destination	$51,990	$50,900	C-Class
Horsepower	420 hp	255 hp	Charger
Torque	468 lb-ft	295 lb-ft	Charger
MPG combined	20 mpg	29 mpg	C-Class
Cargo, max	22.8 cu ft	11.6 cu ft	Charger
Cargo, seats up	N/A	11.6 cu ft	N/A
Rear legroom	37.2 in	36.0 in	Charger
Front legroom	42.6 in	41.7 in	Charger
Length	206.6 in	187.0 in	Not scored
Width	79.9 in	71.7 in to 74.4 in	N/A
Curb weight	4,816 lb	3,792 lb	Not scored
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.5 in	N/A	N/A
0-60 mph	5.0 s tested	6.0 s tested	Charger
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	C-Class

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Charger R/T AWD $49,995	C-Class C 300 RWD $49,650	$345
C-Class C 300 RWD $49,650	Charger GT 2-Door AWD $49,995	$345

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

C-Class costs $4,665 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Charger wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.