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Fiat Ducato vs Mercedes E Class - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (270 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (34300 £ vs 50500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Ducato or Mercedes E Class?

Fiat Ducato

Mercedes E Class

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

Ducato

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat Ducato has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34300 £ , while the Mercedes E Class costs 50500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16167 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes E Class manages with 1.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Fiat Ducato with 7.50 L. The difference is about 6 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Fiat Ducato performs significantly better – achieving up to 430 km, about 314 km more than the Mercedes E Class.

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 has a significantly edge – offering 585 HP compared to 270 HP. That’s roughly 315 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes E Class performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Fiat Ducato tops out at 165 km/h. The difference is around 85 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes E Class pulls distinct stronger with 750 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm difference.

Ducato

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes E Class offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 5 vs 3.

In curb weight, Mercedes E Class is slightly lighter – 1810 kg compared to 2125 kg. The difference is around 315 kg.

When it comes to payload, Fiat Ducato decisively takes the win – 2020 kg compared to 640 kg. That’s a difference of about 1380 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class sits 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.

Fiat Ducato
Mercedes E Class

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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
  • Electric Range : 101 - 116 km

Fiat Ducato

The Fiat Ducato is a no-nonsense workhorse that turns practicality into an artform, with a cavernous, flexible load area and predictable, car-like driving manners that make long days behind the wheel far less tedious. It’s equally at home with a tradesman’s kit or a camper conversion, offering sensible packaging, easy servicing and the sort of reliability that keeps surprises—and down-time—to a minimum.

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Mercedes E Class

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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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Fiat Ducato
Mercedes E Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
34300 - 57800 £
Price
50500 - 119700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
430 km
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.20 kWh
co2
0 - 233 g/km
co2
39 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2125 - 2940 kg
Curb weight
1810 - 2390 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Length
5413 - 6678 mm
Length
4949 - 4959 mm
Width
2050 - 2100 mm
Width
1880 mm
Height
2254 - 2774 mm
Height
1468 - 1480 mm
Max trunk capacity
10000 - 17000 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 2020 kg
Payload
530 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 270 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Torque
320 - 450 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
88 - 200 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
2184 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Fiat Ducato?

The Fiat Ducato is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.