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Mercedes C-Class Wagon vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar – Which model is better for everyday use?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Mercedes C-Class Wagon or Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

Mercedes C-Class Wagon

Land Rover Range Rover Velar

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

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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 Wagon has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 42400 £, while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs 61900 £. That’s a price difference of around 19443 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes C-Class Wagon manages with 0.40 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar with 4.80 L. The difference is about 4.40 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs convincingly better – achieving up to 112 km, about 49 km more than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

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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 Mercedes C-Class Wagon has a clearly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 404 HP. That’s roughly 276 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar takes 5.40 s. That’s about 2 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs slightly better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes C-Class Wagon pulls noticeable stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Mercedes C-Class Wagon is to a small extent lighter – 1755 kg compared to 2003 kg. The difference is around 248 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar offers a bit more room – 552 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 62 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs somewhat better – up to 1510 L, which is about 152 L more than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Range Rover Velar slight takes the win – 587 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

Mercedes C-Class Wagon
Land Rover Range Rover Velar

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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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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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Land Rover Range Rover Velar

The Range Rover Velar marries sleek, pared-back styling with genuine off-road poise, so it looks at home in the city yet won’t flinch at rougher roads. Inside, a luxurious, tech-forward cabin pampers occupants while keeping the driving experience confidently in command — and yes, it somehow makes an SUV feel undeniably chic.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42400 - 115300 £
Price
61900 - 87400 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Electric Range
63 km
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
15.40 kWh
co2
11 - 206 g/km
co2
110 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 66 L
Fuel tank capacity
62 - 83 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1755 - 2235 kg
Curb weight
2003 - 2280 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
503 - 552 L
Length
4751 - 4842 mm
Length
4797 mm
Width
1820 - 1900 mm
Width
1933 mm
Height
1454 - 1494 mm
Height
1657 - 1665 mm
Max trunk capacity
1375 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1358 L
Payload
440 - 565 kg
Payload
460 - 587 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Power HP
204 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
226 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
209 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 1020 Nm
Torque
430 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
150 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
1496 - 1999 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 - 2997 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover

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Is the Mercedes C-Class Wagon offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes C-Class Wagon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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