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Citroen Holidays vs Mercedes E-Class comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (43,100 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Holidays or Mercedes E-Class?

Citroen Holidays vs Mercedes E-Class: Key differences

Citroen Holidays

  • a bit cheaper
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Mercedes E-Class

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  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Holidays

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen Holidays is a bit cheaper – starting at 43,100 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,385 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Citroen Holidays with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.5 L/100km.

E-Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E-Class offers significantly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 405 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes E-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E-Class is noticeably lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 528 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Holidays carries slightly more – 762 kg compared to 640 kg. That’s a difference of about 122 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class holds a decisive overall lead 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 £50,500
E-Class

Mercedes E-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 101 - 116 km
Citroen Holidays
Mercedes E-Class

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Citroen Holidays

The Citroën Holidays wraps the brand's cheerful French charm into a holiday-ready package, with cosy, flexible interiors and styling that makes every errand feel like the start of a mini break. It won't thrill the petrolhead, but as a clever, easygoing companion for family getaways and weekend escapes it delivers exactly what most buyers want: comfort, personality and a mischievous sense of fun.

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Mercedes E-Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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Citroen Holidays
Mercedes E-Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,100 - 45,700 £
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
185 - 192 g/km
co2
39 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,368 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
732 - 762 kg
Payload
530 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 180 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 400 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 132 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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