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Mercedes C Class Estate vs BMW 5 Series Touring comparison
Compare performance (288 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 52,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Estate or BMW 5 Series Touring?
Mercedes C Class Estate vs BMW 5 Series Touring: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
C Class Estate
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mercedes C Class Estate is markedly cheaper – starting at 42,600 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,942 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes C Class Estate with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.
5 Series Touring
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 BMW 5 Series Touring offers considerably more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 439 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes C Class Estate takes 5.8 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.
C Class 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, Mercedes C Class Estate is only slightly lighter – 1,755 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 95 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers moderately more boot space – 570 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries marginally more – 620 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 5 Series Touring 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.
from £52,500
BMW 5 Series Touring
Mercedes C Class Estate
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Mercedes C Class Estate
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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BMW 5 Series Touring
The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.
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Mercedes C Class Estate
BMW 5 Series Touring
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
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Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
123 - 157 g/km
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
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Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Trunk capacity
490 L
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,820 mm
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
460 - 565 kg
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
186 - 288 HP
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 550 Nm
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
137 - 212 kW
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
BMW
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