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Ford Transit Transporter vs Mercedes C Class Wagon comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (67,300 £ vs 42,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Transporter or Mercedes C Class Wagon?

Ford Transit Transporter vs Mercedes C Class Wagon: Key differences

Ford Transit Transporter

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Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Transporter

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.

Mercedes C Class Wagon is clearly cheaper – starting at 42,600 £ , while the Ford Transit Transporter costs 67,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,709 £.

C Class Wagon

Engine and Performance:

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 C Class Wagon offers barely more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Wagon delivers markedly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 430 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Transit Transporter

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.

Seats: Ford Transit Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Transporter comes out modestly 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.

from £67,300
Transit Transporter

Ford Transit Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 - 269 HP
  • Electric Range : 341 - 402 km
Ford Transit Transporter
Mercedes C Class Wagon

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Transit Transporter

The Ford Transit is the no-nonsense workhorse that turns heavy-duty hauling into a surprisingly civilized experience, with a cabin that favors practicality over pretense. It’s the go-to for tradespeople and fleet managers who want reliability, adaptability and low running headaches — not showy gimmicks.

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Mercedes C Class Wagon

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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Ford Transit Transporter
Mercedes C Class Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
67,300 - 73,000 £
Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
341 - 402 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
123 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,820 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
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Payload
460 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 269 HP
Power HP
186 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
430 Nm
Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 198 kW
Power kW
137 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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