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Mazda 6 Saloon vs Mercedes C-Class Wagon - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (258 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (38500 £ vs 42400 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Saloon or Mercedes C-Class Wagon?

Mazda 6 Saloon

Mercedes C-Class Wagon

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda 6 Saloon has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38500 £, while the Mercedes C-Class Wagon costs 42400 £. That’s a price difference of around 3957 £.

As for range, the Mazda 6 Saloon performs clearly better – achieving up to 552 km, about 440 km more than the Mercedes C-Class Wagon.

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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 C-Class Wagon has a significantly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 422 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Mazda 6 Saloon takes 7.60 s. That’s about 4.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs evident better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Mazda 6 Saloon tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 105 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes C-Class Wagon pulls convincingly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 700 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Mercedes C-Class Wagon is somewhat lighter – 1755 kg compared to 2027 kg. The difference is around 272 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon offers noticeable more room – 490 L compared to 336 L. That’s a difference of about 154 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs evident better – up to 1510 L, which is about 436 L more than the Mazda 6 Saloon.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes C-Class Wagon distinct takes the win – 565 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 205 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes C-Class Wagon proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes C-Class Wagon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Mercedes C-Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 - 9 L
  • Electric Range : 11 - 112 km
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Mazda 6 Saloon

The Mazda6 saloon feels like the sensible yet stylish choice for buyers who want a car that drives with poise and looks sharper than its badge suggests. It mixes engaging handling, a refined cabin and everyday practicality without shouting for attention — perfect for those who prefer understated class with a wink.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
38500 - 41600 £
Price
42400 - 115300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
11 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2027 - 2028 kg
Curb weight
1755 - 2235 kg
Trunk capacity
336 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Length
4921 mm
Length
4751 - 4842 mm
Width
1890 mm
Width
1820 - 1900 mm
Height
1491 mm
Height
1454 - 1494 mm
Max trunk capacity
1074 L
Max trunk capacity
1375 - 1510 L
Payload
359 - 360 kg
Payload
440 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
226 - 280 km/h
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
250 - 1020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1496 - 1999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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