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Ford Transit Transporter vs Mercedes E-Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (67,300 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Transporter or Mercedes E-Class Estate?

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

Ford Transit Transporter

  • considerably more electric range
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • markedly cheaper
  • considerably 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes E-Class Estate is markedly cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the Ford Transit Transporter costs 67,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,677 £.

As for electric range, the Ford Transit Transporter offers considerably more range – reaching up to 402 km, about 293 km more than the Mercedes E-Class Estate.

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 considerably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 316 HP more horsepower.

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

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 E-Class Estate

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 E-Class Estate

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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Ford Transit Transporter
Mercedes E-Class Estate

Costs and Consumption

Price
67,300 - 73,000 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
341 - 402 km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
44 - 181 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
1,900 - 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
2,059 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
540 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 269 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
430 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
135 - 198 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

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