2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs 2027 Volkswagen Jetta
The Volkswagen Jetta wins clearly, 100 to 89.3, on fuel & range.
2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact sedan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the C300, is EPA-rated…
2027 Volkswagen Jetta
The 2027 Volkswagen Jetta is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact sedan. The most efficient version, the Jetta, is EPA-rated at 34 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no rec…
2027 Volkswagen Jetta
Clear winThe Volkswagen Jetta wins clearly, 100 to 89.3, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Volkswagen Jettaoverall 100 | 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Classoverall 89.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 75 |
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 100 | 89.3 |
Volkswagen Jetta: model-level data · Mercedes-Benz C-Class: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPVolkswagen Jetta
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Volkswagen Jetta | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Jetta | C300 |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 34 | 29 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,850 | $2,650 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta or the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The Volkswagen Jetta wins clearly, 100 to 89.3, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta scores 100 and the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 89.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta or the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
2027 Volkswagen Jetta: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.