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Mazda 6 Estate vs Mercedes S-Class comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Mercedes S-Class?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Mercedes S-Class: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes S-Class

  • significantly more power
  • clearly 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda 6 Estate is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 74,019 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

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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 S-Class offers significantly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 441 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-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 S-Class delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 592 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 considerably lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 690 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries slightly more – 660 kg compared to 571 kg. That’s a difference of about 89 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-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.

from £104,000
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Mercedes S-Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 98 - 118 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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Mercedes S-Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
50 - 252 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
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,805 mm
Length
-
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
420 - 660 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
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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