What are the differences between the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and A-Class?

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JayceLee
07/29/25 12:56pm
The differences between the Mercedes-Benz A-Class and C-Class lie in three aspects: body dimensions, vehicle positioning, and powertrain. Below is a detailed explanation: Different body dimensions: The Mercedes-Benz A-Class measures 4622mm in length, 1796mm in width, and 1454mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2789mm; the Mercedes-Benz C-Class measures 4714mm in length, 1810mm in width, and 1442mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2840mm. Different vehicle positioning: The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a compact car; the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a mid-size car. Different powertrains: The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is equipped with 1.3T and 2.0T engines, all paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission; the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is equipped with 1.5T, 1.6T, and 2.0T engines, all paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission.
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