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Mazda 6 Saloon vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Saloon or Mercedes V Class?

Mazda 6 Saloon vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • only slightly lighter
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Mercedes V Class

  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

6 Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda 6 Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 38,500 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,679 £.

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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 Mazda 6 Saloon offers very slightly more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mazda 6 Saloon takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers noticeably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Saloon is only slightly lighter – 2,027 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 165 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries clearly more – 908 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 548 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Saloon has the upper hand 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 £38,500
6 Saloon

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 245 - 258 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 479 - 552 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
336 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,921 mm
Length
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Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
359 - 360 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Mazda 6 Saloon?

The Mazda 6 Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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