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Ford Transit Connect vs Mercedes E-Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Mercedes E-Class Estate?

Ford Transit Connect vs Mercedes E-Class Estate: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Connect

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.

Ford Transit Connect is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,828 £.

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 clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 463 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Estate is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 7.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm more.

Transit Connect

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes E-Class Estate offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is noticeably lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries somewhat more – 780 kg compared to 645 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate stands 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.

from £52,600
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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Ford Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.

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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
30,800 - 35,300 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
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co2
44 - 181 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
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,855 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
775 - 780 kg
Payload
540 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Connect?

The Ford Transit Connect is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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