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2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. 2022 Toyota Prius Prime Review

Picture of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

2023 Mercedes-Benz
C-Class

MSRP*: $49,550 to $51,550
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2022 Toyota
Prius Prime

MSRP*: $28,770 to $34,550
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MPG - City 22 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 31 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 4 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 121-hp, 1.8-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 255 hp 121 hp
Exterior Length 184.5 in 182.9 in
Exterior Width 71.3 in 69.3 in
Leg Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 32.0 in
Front 43.2 in
Rear 33.4 in
Head Room Front 38.8 in
Rear 35.6 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.2 in

*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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Prius Prime than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Toyota Prius Prime will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

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 C-Class will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Toyota Prius Prime, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is much wider than the Toyota Prius Prime, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Prius Prime.

Handling
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has a significantly larger turning radius than the Toyota Prius Prime, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has a much more powerful engine than the Toyota Prius Prime. 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 C-Class does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Toyota Prius Prime.

Utility
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has less seating than the Toyota Prius Prime, making the Toyota Prius Prime the better choice if you need to chauffeur many passengers.