2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC vs Volkswagen Golf GTI
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The C 300 4MATIC uses 0.1 L/100 km less combined (8.7 vs 8.8), about 20 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- Transport Canada lists 2 safety recalls for the 2026 C 300 4MATIC and 0 for the Golf GTI.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC | VolkswagenVolkswagen Golf GTI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | — | — |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 5.3/10 | 5.2/10 |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| City | 10 | 9.9 |
| Highway | 7.1 | 7.4 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 204 | 205 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | — | — |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | — | — |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | No | No |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 2 | 0 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.