Toyota Mirai (1st Generation)
Sedan · Hydrogen · FWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz C 300
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Toyota Mirai (1st Generation)
Car A
Toyota Mirai (1st Generation)
A hydrogen fuel cell option with strong reliability and safety signals, the first‑gen Mirai fits city driving and small families with its 4‑seat layout. Its 500 km range and calm FWD demeanor make it a sensible, value‑minded choice within its niche.
4 seatsSedanHydrogen5-star safety
Mercedes-Benz C 300
Car B
Mercedes-Benz C 300
The Mercedes-Benz C 300 blends everyday usability with confident acceleration and efficient cruising for families and road trips. Five seats, a 455-liter trunk, 5.9 s 0–100 km/h, and 6.5 L/100 km combined consumption add up to good value in its segment.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety122 hp
Why compared cross brandperformance gapdifferent powertrainsame body type

Usage fit

Family 57 / 62
City 53 / 50
Budget / value 61 / 61
Road trip 51 / 53
Performance 27 / 26
Cargo 18 / 25
Practical 47 / 45
Premium 30 / 46
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Toyota Mirai (1st Generation) · Orange = Mercedes-Benz C 300

Specs side-by-side

Spec Toyota Mirai (1st Generation) Mercedes-Benz C 300
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Pros & cons

Toyota Mirai (1st Generation)

  • 500 km range supports commuting and weekend trips
  • Signals highlight reliability and safety as key strengths
  • City‑friendly manners from FWD and 0–100 km/h in 9 s
  • Four seats and a 371‑L trunk suit small‑family errands

Mercedes-Benz C 300

  • Quick 0–100 km/h in 5.9 s makes highway merging and passing easy
  • Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km to help manage running costs
  • 455-liter trunk and five seats suit growing families and weekend travel
  • FWD layout offers predictable, straightforward daily driving

Verdict

Pick Toyota Mirai (1st Generation) if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Toyota Mirai (1st Generation) is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz C 300 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz C 300 puts out 122 hp vs 113 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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