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Mazda 6 Saloon vs Mercedes E Class comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Saloon or Mercedes E Class?

Mazda 6 Saloon vs Mercedes E Class: Key differences

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
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Mercedes E Class

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  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • markedly 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 Saloon

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 Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 38,500 £ , while the Mercedes E Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,005 £.

As for electric range, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers substantially more range – reaching up to 552 km, about 436 km more than the Mercedes E Class.

E Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E Class offers substantially more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 327 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 Saloon takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm more.

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, Mercedes E Class is slightly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,027 kg. The difference is around 217 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class offers markedly more boot space – 540 L compared to 336 L. That’s a difference of about 204 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class carries significantly more – 640 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 280 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class is decisively ahead 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
Mazda 6 Saloon
Mercedes E Class

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 E Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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Mazda 6 Saloon
Mercedes E Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
39 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Trunk capacity
336 L
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Length
4,921 mm
Length
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Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
359 - 360 kg
Payload
530 - 640 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 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
320 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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