Bolt EV vs C-Class
Vs Mercedes C-Class
AWARDS & SAFETY
- 2019 and 2018 NHTSA 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score1
- 20182 and 20173 KBB.com Best Resale Value: Electric
- 2017 IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with optional Driver Confidence II Package
NHTSA testing proves the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV's5 stability and handling features make it less likely to roll over than the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class8.7
| 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
|---|---|
| Overall Crash Rating | |
| 55 | - |
| Overall Side Crash Rating | |
| 55 | - |
| Rollover Resistance Rating | |
| 55 | 48 |
FEATURES
Is it possible to get increased visibility while using less energy? With the HID Headlights that come standard on the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV5, the answer is yes. On the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, those brilliant, energy-efficient HID headlights are a pricey add-on.
No more parallel parking jitters - the Rear Parking Aid, standard on the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV6, can help guide you into the perfect parking spot, signaling when you're getting too close to the curb, or other cars. Unless you enjoy the parallel parking jitters, in which case, choose the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and don't pay extra for the rear parking aid option.
| 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
|---|---|
| HID Headlights | |
| standard5 | - |
| Rear Parking Aid | |
| standard6 | - |
PERFORMANCE
If you live in a climate with snow and ice, or if you're interested in increased fuel economy, the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV's5 front-wheel drive offers a distinct advantage over the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
| 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
|---|---|
| Front Driven Wheels | |
| has5 | - |
USABILITY
Tired of hunching over the steering wheel, or scooting the driver's seat all the way back? No worries. The 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV5 offers more inches of combined front head and leg room than the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class9, making the awkward hunch-back driving pose a thing of the past.
No matter what you're stowing, from groceries to gardening gear, the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV's5 increased storage volume means you'll have more room for all your stuff, from apples to zinnias, and everything in between.
The 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV's5 slightly smaller turn radius means more agile maneuvering and easier parking.
| 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
|---|---|
| Front Head Room | |
| 395 | 389 |
| Front Leg Room | |
| 395 | 389 |
| Storage Volume | |
| 165 | 128 |
| Turning Circle | |
| 355 | 368 |
PRICING & WARRANTY
The drivetrain in the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV5 is carefully engineered and built to last, and they're willing to back it with a warranty that's 10,000 miles longer than the drivetrain warranty on the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class8.
With an MSRP of $5,100 less than the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class8, the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV5 provides the budget-conscious buyer enough cost savings to fill the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV's5 gas tank two dozen times, with a little money left over for road-trip snacks10.
In the very unlikely event you'll need it, help is just a phone call away, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV's5 Roadside Assistance, standard for 1 years longer than 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class8.
| 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Warranty | |
| 60,0005 | 50,0008 |
| MSRP | |
| $36,5005 | $41,6008 |
| Roadside Assistance | |
| 55 | 48 |
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1 - Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.nhtsa.gov).
2 - Vehicle’s projected resale value is specific to the 2018 model year. For more information, visit Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.
3 - Vehicle’s projected resale value is specific to the 2017 model year. For more information, visit Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.
4 - Average American drives 13,476 miles per year. (source: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ohim/onh00/bar8.htm)
5 - 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV 5dr Wgn LT
6 - 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV 5dr Wgn Premier
7 - Learn more at: http://www.safercar.gov/Safety+Ratings.
8 - 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 Sedan
9 - 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 Coupe
10 - Based on the price of $40.00 to fill the gas tank.