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Mazda 6 Estate vs Mercedes E-Class comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Mercedes E-Class?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Mercedes E-Class: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

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  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Mercedes E-Class

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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,490 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.3 L/100km.

E-Class

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 offers considerably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 391 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 492 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 markedly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 335 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class offers only slightly more boot space – 540 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 18 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class carries somewhat more – 640 kg compared to 571 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class 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.

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E-Class

Mercedes E-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 101 - 116 km
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Comfortable car, beautiful lines, powerful and economical to run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
39 - 172 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
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
-
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
530 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, 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 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
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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