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2020 Mercedes-Benz
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2021 Mercedes-Benz
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| Invoice* | $70,453 | $44,368 to $46,248 |
| MPG - City | 21 MPG | 23 - 24 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 28 MPG | 32 - 33 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Cargo Space | 10.0 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 |
| Engine | Inline-6 | Inline-4 |
| Transmission | Auto Manual | Auto Manual |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel | All-wheel, Rear-wheel |
| Horsepower | 429 hp | 255 hp |
| Exterior Length | 190.0 in | 184.5 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.2 in | 71.3 in |
| Leg Room | Info not available |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 32.0 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.4 in |
Front 38.8 in
Rear 35.6 in |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles | 4 years/50,000 miles |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class than the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53.
Convenience
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class requires fewer visits to the gas station than the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53, making it more convenient to drive.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which has a much lower MSRP.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. In this case, the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 will cost less to deliver to the dealership than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53, which is slightly longer than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Handling
The Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 has a larger turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 has a much more powerful engine than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. However, something you should consider is that higher horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
The Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 has less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.
Warranty
The Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.