Jaecoo J5 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Jaecoo J5. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Jaecoo J5 features a 13.2-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.9-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz C-Class gets a 11.9-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jaecoo J5 stands out with heated front seats, ventilated seats and power tailgate — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class counters with head-up display and panoramic roof. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Jaecoo J5 gets synthetic leather (pet-friendly) upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz C-Class offers synthetic leather.

Drivetrain

The Jaecoo J5 uses a Electric producing 155kW and 288Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.5 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class responds with a Petrol making 150kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The Jaecoo J5 has the clear power advantage at 155kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 3.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Jaecoo J5 measures 4,380mm long on a 2,620mm wheelbase, 371mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class at 4,751mm (2,865mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 384L in the Jaecoo J5 and 455L in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, giving the Mercedes-Benz C-Class a 71L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Jaecoo J5's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.1 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Jaecoo J5 costs about $792 a year (16.5 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class about $1,967 a year (6.9 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 8 years / unlimited km (Jaecoo J5) and 5 years / unlimited km (Mercedes-Benz C-Class). Capped-price servicing: 8 years (Jaecoo J5), no data (Mercedes-Benz C-Class).

Where each one leads

The Jaecoo J5: the lower starting price ($35,990 against $76,900), more power (155kW against 150kW) and the longer warranty (8 years against 5).

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class: the bigger boot with the seats up (455L against 384L).

The Verdict

Mercedes-Benz C-Class scores higher, 74 vs 72

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class scores 74 to the Jaecoo J5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Mercedes-Benz C-Class ahead by 29 points), value (Jaecoo J5 ahead by 20 points), performance (Mercedes-Benz C-Class ahead by 17 points). Boot space with the seats up: 384L in the Jaecoo J5, 455L in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Warranty: 8 years on the Jaecoo J5, 5 on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

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