Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 or Renault Laguna II?

2000–2007 vs 2000–2007 · Sedan/Wagon vs Liftback/Wagon

In short

Length: C-Klasa W203 4,551 mm, Laguna II 4,695 mm — a 14 cm difference.
Boot: C-Klasa W203 470 l, Laguna II 475 l.
Lowest consumption: C-Klasa W203 5.7 l/100 km, Laguna II 5.3 l/100 km.
Power: C-Klasa W203 85–160 kW, Laguna II 74–152 kW.
Standard equipment: C-Klasa W203 23 items (Classic), Laguna II 24 items (Authentique).
On Autodrom: Laguna II from €1,300 (1 listing); no C-Klasa W203 is listed right now.

Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2032000–2007 · 10 engines · Classic, Elegance, Avantgarde, Sport EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Renault Laguna II2000–2007 · 11 engines · Authentique, Expression, Dynamique, PrivilègeSpecifications →1 listing from €1,300 →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2032000–2007no listings	Renault Laguna II2000–20071 listing · from €1,300
Dimensions
Length	Length4,526 mm–4,551 mm	Length4,576 mm–4,695 mm
Width	Width1,728 mm	Width1,772 mm
Height	Height1,426 mm–1,467 mm	Height1,429 mm–1,443 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,715 mm	Wheelbase2,740 mm–2,748 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume455 l–470 l	Trunk volume430 l–475 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,385 kg–1,560 kg	Curb weight1,275 kg–1,470 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank62 l	Fuel tank66 l–70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2000–2007	Production years2000–2007
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeLiftback, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines11
Power	Power85–160 kW (116–218 hp)	Power74–152 kW (101–207 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–3.2	Displacement (l)1.5–2.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · C 220 CDI	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.4 s · C 320	Best 0–100 km/h8.1 s · 3.0 V6 24V
Top speed	Top speed245 km/h	Top speed235 km/h
Trim levelsClassic · Authentique
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim23 · Classic	Items in the base trim24 · Authentique
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim30 · Avantgarde	Items in the top trim41 · Privilège
Equipment · Comfort7 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Equipment · Safety8 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€1,300

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 or Renault Laguna II?

Length: Renault Laguna II 4,695 mm, Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 4,551 mm (a 144 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,748 vs 2,715 mm. Boot: 475 vs 470 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 or Renault Laguna II?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 uses 5.7 l/100 km (C 220 CDI); the most frugal Renault Laguna II 5.3 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 105).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 or Renault Laguna II?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 makes 160 kW (218 hp) (C 320); the strongest Renault Laguna II 152 kW (207 hp) (3.0 V6 24V).

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