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Mazda 6 Estate vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Mercedes C-Class Saloon?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

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  • visibly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

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

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

6 Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 6 Estate is visibly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Mercedes C-Class Saloon costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,325 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon uses 4.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

C-Class Saloon

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 C-Class Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 486 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers substantially more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 762 Nm more.

6 Estate

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is slightly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 220 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers somewhat more boot space – 522 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 67 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries very slightly more – 571 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon 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.

from £41,300
C-Class Saloon

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 11 km
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Mazda 6 Estate

The Mazda 6 Estate marries elegant, flowing design with everyday practicality, so you get a grown-up wagon that still looks the part on a weekend escape. It rewards drivers with poised handling and a nicely finished cabin, proving that sensible family cars can be engaging — and a little bit cheeky — too.

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The Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 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
11 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
119 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
-
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
485 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 6 Estate have?

The Mazda 6 Estate is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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