Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$43,550MSRP
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2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
$89,900MSRP
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2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$43,550MSRP
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2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
$89,900MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

1993-Present

Years produced

2016-Present

MSRP

$43,550

MSRP

$89,900

Average price

$27,724

Average price

$88,653

Listings

9134

Listings

1453
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Expert reviews

9.0 out of 10
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great ride quality
  • Impressive technology
Cons
  • Irritating transmission
  • Sluggish performance
Pros
  • Fun to drive
  • Great handling
  • Powerful engine
Cons
  • All-wheel drive not available
  • Poor ride quality
  • Manual transmission not available

Reviews Summary

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class was the automaker’s entry-level model, but it needed a new role. Mercedes now has a line of compact cars serving as lower-priced entryways to the brand, so it’s moving the C-Class upmarket. The redesigned 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan borrows design elements from the automaker’s flagship S-Class to entice new car buyers on a budget who still want the most Mercedes for their money.

The C-Class competes against a formidable array of small sports sedans. Like the Mercedes, the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Lexus IS, and Volvo S60 are fixtures in this segment, with nameplates that date back at least two decades. The Acura TLX, Cadillac CT4, and Infiniti Q50 are newer names that build on their respective brands’ experience in the segment. The Genesis G70 is a relative newcomer from a recently launched brand that’s already managed to impress.

The all-new C-Class launches in C300 sedan form with standard rear-wheel drive (RWD), optional 4Matic all-wheel drive (AWD), and Premium, Exclusive, and Pinnacle trim levels. Our test car was a C300 4Matic in the top Pinnacle trim. An AMG C43 performance model is also on the way, but it’s not expected to hit showrooms until after the C300, which arrives at dealerships later this spring.

Reviews Summary

Mercedes calls this member of the AMG GT family a four-door supercar, and that’s an apt description. Not only can the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe deliver superior levels of performance, but it also provides superior levels of luxury and, believe it or not, practicality. In effect, it is multiple vehicles in one, capably serving a variety of purposes. And that means few superlatives can describe just how fantastic it is to drive.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

Engine

3.0L 362 hp I6

Drive Train

Drive Train

AWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

4

Horsepower

Horsepower

362 hp @ 5500 rpm

MPG City

MPG City

20

MPG Highway

MPG Highway

25
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$43,550MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
$89,900MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$43,550MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
$89,900MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
Years produced
1993-Present
2016-Present
MSRP
$43,550
$89,900
Average price
$27,724
$88,653
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.5
4.7
Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Read full review

9.0 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great ride quality
  • Impressive technology
Cons
  • Irritating transmission
  • Sluggish performance
Pros
  • Fun to drive
  • Great handling
  • Powerful engine
Cons
  • All-wheel drive not available
  • Poor ride quality
  • Manual transmission not available
Summary

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class was the automaker’s entry-level model, but it needed a new role. Mercedes now has a line of compact cars serving as lower-priced entryways to the brand, so it’s moving the C-Class upmarket. The redesigned 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan borrows design elements from the automaker’s flagship S-Class to entice new car buyers on a budget who still want the most Mercedes for their money.

The C-Class competes against a formidable array of small sports sedans. Like the Mercedes, the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Lexus IS, and Volvo S60 are fixtures in this segment, with nameplates that date back at least two decades. The Acura TLX, Cadillac CT4, and Infiniti Q50 are newer names that build on their respective brands’ experience in the segment. The Genesis G70 is a relative newcomer from a recently launched brand that’s already managed to impress.

The all-new C-Class launches in C300 sedan form with standard rear-wheel drive (RWD), optional 4Matic all-wheel drive (AWD), and Premium, Exclusive, and Pinnacle trim levels. Our test car was a C300 4Matic in the top Pinnacle trim. An AMG C43 performance model is also on the way, but it’s not expected to hit showrooms until after the C300, which arrives at dealerships later this spring.

Mercedes calls this member of the AMG GT family a four-door supercar, and that’s an apt description. Not only can the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe deliver superior levels of performance, but it also provides superior levels of luxury and, believe it or not, practicality. In effect, it is multiple vehicles in one, capably serving a variety of purposes. And that means few superlatives can describe just how fantastic it is to drive.
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
3.0L 362 hp I6
Drive Train
AWD
Seating Capacity
5
4
Horsepower
362 hp @ 5500 rpm
MPG City
20
MPG Highway
25
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