Comparison: Turning circle Mercedes-Benz C{class} vs. competitors 2025

As you step into the sophisticated world of Mercedes-Benz, you immediately understand that it's not just about how fast you can go, but also about how swiftly and elegantly you can maneuver in tight spaces. This is where the turning circle becomes the unspoken hero of automotive agility. And, in particular, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse – a paragon of executive luxury – demonstrates this blend of agility and comfort with finesse.

Mercedes-Benz C{class} - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?

Traversing through time with the C-Klasse, from its early days as the W202 back in 1993, shows a remarkable consistency in its twirl. For generations, it waltz crisply around a 10.70 m diameter until the dance floor expanded slightly for the 203 series at 10.80 m. The recent W205 played at 11.20 m, and now, behold the latest W206, sashaying at a grander 12.10 m turning circle, a necessary adaptation for increasing safety and comfort standards. Alas, sometimes you need a bit more space to perform your best moves!

Mercedes-Benz C generations
  • C-Klasse, Model year 1993 (C-Klasse 202) 10 m
  • C-Klasse, Model year 1997 ) (C-Klasse 202 (1. Facelift) 10 m
  • C-Klasse, Model year 2000 (C-Klasse 203) 10 m
  • C-Klasse, Model year 2004 ) (C-Klasse 203 (1. Facelift) 10 m
  • C-Klasse, Model year 2007 (C-Klasse 204) 10 m
  • C-Klasse, Model year 2011 ) (C-Klasse 204 (1. Facelift) 10 m
  • C-Klasse, Model year 2014 (C-Klasse 205) 11 m
  • C-Klasse, Model year 2018 ) (C-Klasse 205 (1. Facelift) 11 m
  • C-Klasse, Model year 2021 (C-Klasse 206) 11 m
The difference in Turning circle between first generation (C-Klasse 202) from 1993 and last generation (C-Klasse 206) from 2021 is 1 m.
The turning circle of the current generation of C{class} is 11 m.

Variants

Mercedes-Benz C variants: C All-Terrain vs. C AMG Limousine vs. C AMG T-Modell vs. C Limousine vs. C T-Modell
  • C{class} All-Terrain 11 m
  • C{class} Limousine 11 m
  • C{class} T-Modell 11 m
  • C{class} AMG Limousine 12 m
  • C{class} AMG T-Modell 12 m

The turning circle compared to other Mercedes-Benz models

Zoom out to the wider Benz ballet, and the C-Klasse darts in the middle, like a well-positioned ballerina. Twirling tidier than its heavyweight siblings such as the GLC and the stalwart S-Klasse, yet, it concedes a few degrees of deftness to the compact A-Class, B-Class, and even the sprightly CLA Coupé. Truly, a midsize mastery of both spaciousness and nimbleness.

Mercedes-Benz C vs other current cars by Mercedes-Benz
  • EQS 11 m
  • EQS AMG 11 m
  • C{class} All-Terrain 11 m
  • C{class} Limousine 11 m
  • C{class} T-Modell 11 m
  • GLC 11 m
  • GLC Coupé 11 m
  • EQS SUV 11 m
  • Maybach EQS SUV 11 m
  • GLE Coupé 11 m
  • E{class} All-Terrain 11 m
  • E{class} Limousine 11 m
  • E{class} T-Modell 11 m
  • CLE Cabriolet 11 m
  • CLE Coupé 11 m
  • CLA AMG Coupé 11 m
  • CLA AMG Shooting Brake 11 m
  • CLA Coupé 11 m
  • CLA Shooting Brake 11 m
  • GLA 11 m
  • A{class} 11 m
  • A{class} AMG 11 m
  • A{class} AMG Limousine 11 m
  • A{class} Limousine 11 m
  • GLB 11 m
  • EQA 11 m
  • EQB 11 m
  • B{class} 11 m
  • Vito Tourer 11 m
  • Marco Polo 11 m
  • V{class} 11 m
  • T{class} 11 m
  • Citan {VAN} 11 m
  • Citan Tourer 11 m
  • eCitan {VAN} 11 m
  • eCitan Tourer 11 m
  • EQT 11 m
  • AMG GT {4door} Coupé 12 m
  • AMG SL 12 m
  • AMG GT Coupé 12 m
  • S{class} AMG Limousine 12 m
  • S{class} Limousine 12 m
  • C{class} AMG Limousine 12 m
  • C{class} AMG T-Modell 12 m
  • GLC AMG 12 m
  • GLC AMG Coupé 12 m
  • GLS 12 m
  • GLS AMG 12 m
  • Maybach GLS 12 m
  • GLE 12 m
  • GLE AMG 12 m
  • GLE AMG Coupé 12 m
  • EQE 12 m
  • EQE AMG 12 m
  • EQE SUV 12 m
  • EQE SUV AMG 12 m
  • E{class} AMG Limousine 12 m
  • E{class} AMG T-Modell 12 m
  • CLE AMG Cabriolet 12 m
  • CLE AMG Coupé 12 m
  • GLA AMG 12 m
  • GLB AMG 12 m
  • eVito {VAN} 12 m
  • eVito Tourer 12 m
  • Vito {VAN} 12 m
  • Vito Mixto 12 m
  • Sprinter {VAN} 12 m
  • Maybach S{class} Limousine 13 m
  • G{class} AMG Station-Wagen {long} 13 m
  • G{class} EQ Station-Wagen {long} 13 m
  • G{class} Station-Wagen {long} 13 m
  • Sprinter Tourer 13 m
  • EQV 13 m
  • Citan Mixto 13 m
  • eCitan Mixto 13 m
  • eSprinter {VAN} 15 m

How does the turning circle of the Mercedes-Benz C{class} compare to it's nearest competitors?

Now let's pirouette to the rivals, shall we? The C-Klasse, with its extended 12.10 m turning circle, shares this arena closely with the Mitsubishi Lancer, whilst it bows graciously to Hyundai’s Elantra and its tighter 10.10 m. Against the Rover 25, with an admirable 10.00 m, the C-Klasse seems a tad less agile. Still, compared to the broader-bodied beasts, like the Nissan NP300 and Fiat Tipo, and considering their length and wheelbase, the C-Klasse demonstrates there's more to grace than just size—it's about how you use that space to convey poise and precision on the automotive stage.

Mercedes-Benz C vs. similar cars
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  • aixamAixam Sensation 2017 8 m
  • aixamAixam Ambition 2023 8 m
  • aixamAixam Emotion 2020 8 m
  • aixamAixam Minauto 2023 8 m
  • Microcar Dué 2017 8 m
  • Casalini 550 2022 9 m
  • Casalini M20 2022 9 m
  • Ligier JS 60 2020 9 m
  • peugeotPeugeot 508 2023 10 m
  • seatSEAT Ateca 2020 10 m
  • skodaSkoda Karoq 2017 10 m
  • mercedes-benzMercedes-Benz C-Klasse 2021 11 m
  • bydBYD Seal 2023 11 m
  • XPeng P7 2024 11 m
  • alpinaALPINA B7/B11/B12 1987 (7er-Reihe) 11 m
  • alpinaALPINA B3/B6/B8/C1/D3 1987 (3er-Reihe) 11 m
  • ladaLada Granta 2013 11 m
  • borgwardBorgward Isabella 1954 11 m
  • vwVW Arteon 2020 11 m
  • cadillacCadillac XT4 2020 11 m
  • dsDS Automobiles DS 7 2022 11 m
  • jaguarJaguar XF 2008 11 m
  • lexusLexus ES 2021 12 m
  • bydBYD Han 2022 12 m
  • nioNIO ET7 2022 12 m
  • bmwBMW i5 2023 12 m
  • alpinaALPINA XD4 2021 12 m
  • Maxus T60 MAX 2025 12 m
  • audiAudi Q8 2018 13 m

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