Leapmotor B10 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Leapmotor B10 at 5 stars (2025) and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 93% for the Leapmotor B10 and 91% for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Leapmotor B10, against 6 on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Leapmotor B10 and 9 in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

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 Leapmotor B10 features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-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 Mercedes-Benz C-Class counters with head-up display, wireless charging and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Leapmotor B10 gets fabric upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz C-Class offers synthetic leather.

Drivetrain

The Leapmotor B10 uses a Electric producing 160kW and 240Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.5 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 Leapmotor B10 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Leapmotor B10 measures 4,515mm long on a 2,735mm wheelbase, 236mm 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 490L in the Leapmotor B10 and 455L in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, giving the Leapmotor B10 a 35L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Leapmotor B10'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 Leapmotor B10 costs about $826 a year (17.2 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: 6 years / 150,000 km (Leapmotor B10) and 5 years / unlimited km (Mercedes-Benz C-Class).

Where each one leads

The Leapmotor B10: the lower starting price ($37,888 against $76,900), more power (160kW against 150kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (490L against 455L) and the longer warranty (6 years against 5).

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the Leapmotor B10.

The Verdict

Leapmotor B10 scores higher, 77 vs 74

The Leapmotor B10 scores 77 to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's 74 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Leapmotor B10 ahead by 19 points), performance (Mercedes-Benz C-Class ahead by 7 points), safety (Mercedes-Benz C-Class ahead by 4 points). Boot space with the seats up: 490L in the Leapmotor B10, 455L in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Warranty: 6 years on the Leapmotor B10, 5 on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

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