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Mazda 6 Estate vs Mercedes C Class Wagon comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 42,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Mercedes C Class Wagon?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Mercedes C Class Wagon: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

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  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • noticeably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 6 Estate is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Wagon uses 4.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

C Class Wagon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers noticeably more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 94 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Wagon delivers substantially more torque with 550 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 292 Nm more.

6 Estate

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is moderately lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 280 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers only slightly more boot space – 522 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries marginally more – 571 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Wagon holds a decisive overall lead 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 £42,600
C Class Wagon

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Mazda 6 Estate
Mercedes C Class Wagon

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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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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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Mazda 6 Estate
Mercedes C Class Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
123 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
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Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
460 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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
186 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
137 - 212 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, F, D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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