Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Volkswagen Arteon (2024)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,125

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

C-Class C 300 RWD vs Arteon SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD
Measure	C-Class	Arteon	Winner
MSRP + destination	$48,100	$49,225	C-Class
Horsepower	255 hp	300 hp	Arteon
Torque	295 lb-ft	295 lb-ft	About the same
MPG combined	30 mpg	25 mpg	C-Class
Cargo, max	12.6 cu ft	27.2 cu ft	Arteon
Cargo, seats up	12.6 cu ft	N/A	N/A
Rear legroom	36.0 in	40.2 in	Arteon
Front legroom	41.7 in	41.2 in	C-Class
Length	187.0 in	191.5 in	Not scored
Width	71.3 in to 74.4 in	73.6 in	N/A
Curb weight	3,682 lb to 4,231 lb	3,618 lb to 3,929 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	N/A	5.1 in	N/A
0-60 mph	6.0 s tested	N/A	N/A
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

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
C-Class C 300 RWD $46,950	Arteon SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD $47,875	$925
Arteon SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD $47,875	C-Class C 300 RWD $46,950	$925

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

C-Class costs $2,661 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: Arteon wins.

C-Class wins if Space weight is 0 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.