Compare performance (340 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (36300 £ vs 50500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Capri or Mercedes E Class?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Ford Capri has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36300 £ , while the Mercedes E Class costs 50500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14148 £.
As for electric range, the Ford Capri performs significantly better – achieving up to 627 km, about 511 km more than the Mercedes E Class.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E Class has a convincingly edge – offering 585 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 245 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Ford Capri takes 5.30 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes E Class performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Ford Capri tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes E Class pulls slight stronger with 750 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 71 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Mercedes E Class is slight lighter – 1810 kg compared to 1914 kg. The difference is around 104 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Ford Capri offers barely noticeable more room – 572 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes E Class hardly perceptible takes the win – 640 kg compared to 587 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.
The Ford Capri is decisively ahead 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.
The Ford Capri turned the family car into something cheekily sporty, with a long, rakish profile that still promises fun at a glance. Today it lives on as a lovable classic — easy to tinker with, enjoyable to drive and guaranteed to raise smiles at any meet.
detailsThe 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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Price
36300 - 50900 £
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Price
50500 - 119700 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.8 - 16.4 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
374 - 627 km
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Electric Range
101 - 116 km
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Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
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Battery Capacity
21.20 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
39 - 172 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1914 - 2174 kg
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Curb weight
1810 - 2390 kg
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Trunk capacity
567 - 572 L
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Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
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Length
4634 mm
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Length
4949 - 4959 mm
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Width
1872 mm
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Width
1880 mm
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Height
1626 mm
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Height
1468 - 1480 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1505 - 1510 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
570 - 587 kg
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Payload
530 - 640 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
170 - 340 HP
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Power HP
186 - 585 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 8.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
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Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
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Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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The Ford Capri is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.