Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Toyota Camry
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class costs RM292,888 against the Toyota Camry’s RM221,800, a RM71,088 gap that buys rear-wheel drive, 300 Nm and a much quicker 7.3-second century sprint. The Camry answers like a proper D-segment sedan: it is 169 mm longer, has a 524-litre boot and gets a five-year warranty. Both make 201 hp, both have seven airbags and AEB. For Malaysian buyers, this is less about power and more about pace, space, warranty cover and tax.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz C-Class if you want the quicker rear-drive sedan, lower RM90 road tax and the compact executive badge.
Pick the Toyota Camry if you want more length, boot space, fuel-tank capacity and a longer five-year warranty for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class RM292,888; Toyota Camry RM221,800
- Torque and drive: Mercedes-Benz C-Class 300 Nm, rear-wheel drive; Toyota Camry 246 Nm, front-wheel drive
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: Mercedes-Benz C-Class 7.3 s, 246 km/h; Toyota Camry 8.9 s, 210 km/h
- Size and boot: Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4,751 mm long, 455 L; Toyota Camry 4,920 mm long, 524 L
- Warranty and road tax: Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2 years, RM90/year; Toyota Camry 5 years, RM867/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 292,888 | RM 221,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | D-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,496 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Power | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 300 Nm✓ | 246 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 s✓ | 8.9 s |
| Top speed | 246 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 1.0 kWh | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,751 mm | 4,920 mm |
| Width | 2,033 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,438 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm | 2,825 mm |
| Boot space | 455 L | 524 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 50 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 90✓ | RM 867 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
C-Class
- Quicker 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 300 Nm torque with rear-wheel drive
- Low RM90 annual road tax
- Costs RM71,088 more
- Smaller 455-litre boot
- Shorter two-year warranty
Camry
- Larger 524-litre boot
- Longer five-year warranty
- Lower purchase price
- Slower 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 246 Nm torque
- Higher RM867 annual road tax
C-Class vs Camry FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz C-Class or Toyota Camry better?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is better for performance, with 300 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds. The Toyota Camry is better for space and ownership cover, with a 524-litre boot and five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is RM71,088 more expensive than the Toyota Camry. That gap mainly sits against stronger torque, rear-wheel drive and quicker acceleration, while the Camry gives more boot space and warranty cover.
Which car has more space?
The Toyota Camry is the larger car at 4,920 mm long and has a 524-litre boot. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 4,751 mm long with a 455-litre boot, though it has the longer 2,865 mm wheelbase.