Compare performance (194 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (30000 £ vs 42400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Mercedes C Class Wagon?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Mazda 6 Estate has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30000 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12442 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes C Class Wagon manages with 0.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.80 L. The difference is about 6.40 L per 100 km.
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 Wagon has a significantly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 486 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.10 s. That’s about 4.70 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C Class Wagon performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Mazda 6 Estate tops out at 223 km/h. The difference is around 57 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes C Class Wagon pulls convincingly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 762 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is somewhat lighter – 1475 kg compared to 1755 kg. The difference is around 280 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers hardly perceptible more room – 522 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate performs slight better – up to 1664 L, which is about 154 L more than the Mercedes C Class Wagon.
When it comes to payload, Mazda 6 Estate hardly perceptible takes the win – 571 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.
The Mercedes C Class Wagon 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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
30000 - 43500 £
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Price
42400 - 115300 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
11 - 112 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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co2
155 - 172 g/km
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co2
11 - 206 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
62 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 66 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1475 - 1598 kg
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Curb weight
1755 - 2235 kg
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Trunk capacity
522 L
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Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
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Length
4805 mm
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Length
4751 - 4842 mm
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Width
1840 mm
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Width
1820 - 1900 mm
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Height
1480 mm
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Height
1454 - 1494 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1664 L
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Max trunk capacity
1375 - 1510 L
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Payload
483 - 571 kg
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Payload
440 - 565 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
145 - 194 HP
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Power HP
186 - 680 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
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Max Speed
226 - 280 km/h
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Torque
213 - 258 Nm
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Torque
250 - 1020 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
107 - 143 kW
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Power kW
137 - 500 kW
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Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
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Engine capacity
1496 - 1999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2021 - 2022
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.