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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Mercedes E Class Wagon comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (45,700 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or Mercedes E Class Wagon?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Mercedes E Class Wagon: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • slightly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

4 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is slightly cheaper – starting at 45,700 £ , while the Mercedes E Class Wagon costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,947 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class Wagon uses 1.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

E Class Wagon

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 392 HP. That’s roughly 193 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class Wagon is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class Wagon delivers somewhat more torque with 750 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

4 Series Gran Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is somewhat lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 205 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers visibly more boot space – 615 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class Wagon carries markedly more – 645 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class Wagon stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £52,600
E Class Wagon

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 97 - 109 km
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Mercedes E Class Wagon

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe marries coupe-like drama with hatchback practicality, offering a sloping roofline that still lets you load bags without a wrestling match. It steers with familiar BMW poise, so buyers after sporty looks and everyday usability get the best of both worlds—and a car that makes the commute feel a bit more glamorous.

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Mercedes E Class Wagon

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Mercedes E Class Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,700 - 68,800 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
131 - 179 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
59 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
4,783 mm
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,442 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,290 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 kg
Payload
540 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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