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Fiat 600 vs Mercedes E-Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 600 or Mercedes E-Class Estate?

Fiat 600 vs Mercedes E-Class Estate: Key differences

Fiat 600

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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

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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.

Fiat 600 is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,641 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Fiat 600 with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 600 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 409 km, about 300 km more than the Mercedes E-Class Estate.

E-Class Estate

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 Estate offers significantly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 429 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Estate is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Fiat 600 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 490 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 600 is considerably lighter – 1,265 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 635 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers noticeably more boot space – 615 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 230 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries slightly more – 645 kg compared to 517 kg. That’s a difference of about 128 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate is far ahead overall 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.

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E-Class Estate

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • 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
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Fiat 600

The Fiat 600 is small, cheeky and utterly charming, a pocket-sized Italian that packs more personality than its size suggests. Ideal for city buyers who want fuss-free motoring with a playful driving character, it puts smiles ahead of spreadsheets.

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Reviews Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Jos van der kolk
20 Jan 2026, 21:23:37

Lovely car — one thing they forgot: the 600 has a heat pump and, as far as I know, the 500 doesn’t, which is quite an important detail.

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Mercedes E-Class Estate

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,000 - 31,300 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
409 km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 129 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,265 - 1,595 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,779 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
427 - 517 kg
Payload
540 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Fiat 600?

The Fiat 600 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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