2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs 2022 Toyota Corolla
On the public data alone the Corolla edges it 4–1.
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 2022 Toyota Corolla | |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Compact car | Compact car |
| Powertrains | Hybrid, Gas | Hybrid, Gas |
| Best combined mpg | 29 | 52 |
| Safety Signal | 35 | 100 |
| NHTSA recalls | 9 | 0 |
| Critical recalls | 3 | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 26 | 102 |
| NHTSA overall stars | — | 5 |
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact car with 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the C300, is EPA-rated at 29 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns fo
A2022 Toyota Corolla
The 2022 Toyota Corolla is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact car with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Corolla Hybrid, is EPA-rated at 52 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall campaig
Recalls at a glance
C-Class
Latches/Locks/Linkages
highProblem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the driver's door lock may corrode and fail to detect an open door, preventing the electronic parking brake or "Auto-Park" feature from engaging automatically. This may result in a vehicle rollaway.
Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's door lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 31, 2026.
Seat Belts
highProblem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 C 300, and 2023-2024 AMG C 43 vehicles. The driver-side seat belt cover may not be properly installed on the seat belt tensioner, which can cause the seat belt anchor to come loose.
Risk: A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt covers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025040012.
Electrical System
criticalProblem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 C 300 vehicles. The bolt securing the electrical wire to the pre-fuse box could be improperly tightened, causing the wire to overheat. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024070005.
Risk: An overheated wire can cause a fire and a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and rework the wiring harness, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024. Owner may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Corolla
No recalls on file.
Green cells mark the better value on that row. Complaint counts scale with sales volume; treat them as a pattern signal, not a verdict. Sources: EPA, NHTSA.