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Fiat Ducato vs Mercedes E-Class comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (41,200 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Ducato or Mercedes E-Class?

Fiat Ducato vs Mercedes E-Class: Key differences

Fiat Ducato

  • markedly cheaper
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Mercedes E-Class

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit 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

Ducato

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 Ducato is markedly cheaper – starting at 41,200 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,333 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Fiat Ducato with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.

E-Class

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 offers substantially more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 445 HP more horsepower.

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

Ducato

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 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E-Class is a bit lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ducato carries clearly more – 2,020 kg compared to 640 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,380 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class is clearly superior 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

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
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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

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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4.7 (2 Reviews)
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Carlos
11 Apr 2026, 20:47:10

Comfortable car, beautiful lines, powerful and economical to run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,200 - 43,900 £
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.2 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
198 - 217 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
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,165 - 2,230 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
2,050 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
1,315 - 2,020 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
140 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
350 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
103 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
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Fiat Ducato?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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