Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class costs RM292,888 against RM221,800 for the Toyota Camry, a RM71,088 step that brings a 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time, 300 Nm and rear-wheel drive. It also cuts annual road tax to RM90 versus RM867. The Camry answers with a 524-litre boot, adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera and five-year warranty, while its 8.9-second acceleration and fixed rear bench make it less versatile to drive and load. For the Malaysian buyer wanting pace and parking assistance, the C-Class earns its premium; the Camry is the rational long-warranty choice.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz C-Class if quicker 7.3-second acceleration, RM90 annual road tax, rear-wheel drive and automated parking matter more than the RM71,088 gap.
Pick the Toyota Camry if you want the larger 524-litre boot, adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera and five years of manufacturer warranty for less money.
Key differences
- Price — Mercedes-Benz C-Class RM292,888; Toyota Camry RM221,800.
- Annual road tax — Mercedes-Benz C-Class RM90; Toyota Camry RM867.
- 0-100 km/h — Mercedes-Benz C-Class 7.3 seconds; Toyota Camry 8.9 seconds.
- Torque and drive layout — Mercedes-Benz C-Class 300 Nm, rear-wheel drive; Toyota Camry 246 Nm, front-wheel drive.
- Boot space and rear seats — Mercedes-Benz C-Class 455 litres with 40:20:40 split-folding; Toyota Camry 524 litres with fixed rear seats.
- Manufacturer warranty — Mercedes-Benz C-Class two years; Toyota Camry five years.
C-Class
- 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time and 300 Nm torque.
- RM90 annual road tax versus the Camry's RM867.
- 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats and parallel/perpendicular auto parking.
- RM71,088 more expensive than the Camry.
- 455-litre boot is 69 litres smaller.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty and passive cruise control versus five years and adaptive cruise control.
Camry
- RM71,088 lower purchase price.
- 524-litre boot and five-year manufacturer warranty.
- Adaptive cruise control, head-up display and 360-degree camera.
- 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time trails the C-Class by 1.6 seconds.
- RM867 annual road tax is far higher than the C-Class's RM90.
- Fixed rear seats and no auto parking.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM292,888 | RM221,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM867 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with dual variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 300 Nm✓ | 246 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | 78 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 14 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 20 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 9G-TRONIC | Direct Shift 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 9 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Aisin |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 seconds✓ | 8.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 6.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 246 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Co2 | 151 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,751 mm | 4,920 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,437 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm | 2,825 mm |
| Weight | 1,650 kg | 1,565 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 50 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 455 litres | 524 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R18 | 235/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/40R18 | Space Saver |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Cinturato P7 Run-flat | Bridgestone Turanza T005A |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 18" 5-spoke 2-tone Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" 5-spoke 2-tone Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Agility Control Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes (7 to 250 km/h), with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (7 to 80 km/h) | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Blind Spot Collision Prevention, Rear Cross Traffic Collision Prevention, Active Bonnet | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Bi-LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Power Adjustable 4-way Ottoman Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Fixed Rear Seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 4 Front USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade, Manual Rear Door Window Sun Shades | Manual Rear Sun Shades |
| Audio | 11.4" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 8 Speakers | 12.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 9-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Auto-dimming Mirrors, Qi Wireless Charger, Fingerprint Scanner | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
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.
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C-Class vs Camry FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz C-Class or Toyota Camry better?
The C-Class is better for performance, with 300 Nm, rear-wheel drive and 7.3-second acceleration. The Camry is better for lower entry cost, a 524-litre boot, adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera and a five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class costs RM71,088 more than the Toyota Camry.
Which sedan is more practical for luggage and passengers?
The Camry has the larger 524-litre boot, 69 litres more than the C-Class. The C-Class counters with 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats, while the Camry's rear bench is fixed.