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Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Wagon or Nissan Qashqai?

Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C Class Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Nissan Qashqai is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,995 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Wagon uses 0.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Nissan Qashqai with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

Qashqai

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 offers substantially more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 475 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is markedly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Nissan Qashqai tops out at 206 km/h. The difference is around 74 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Wagon delivers substantially more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 690 Nm more.

C Class Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is visibly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 335 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers very slightly more boot space – 504 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 14 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Qashqai offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,447 L, about 72 L more than the Mercedes C Class Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Wagon carries marginally more – 565 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Wagon stands well ahead of its rival 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 £42,600
C Class Wagon

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/100km
  • 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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The Nissan Qashqai blends practical, family-friendly packaging with SUV styling that refuses to shout, making it a sensible and dependable choice for everyday life. It’s comfortable to live with, economical on the road, and neatly equipped enough to feel modern without ever feeling precious — perfect if you want crossover versatility without the drama.

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Mercedes C Class Wagon
Nissan Qashqai

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,600 - 104,400 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
11 - 205 g/km
co2
102 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,755 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,665 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
4,751 - 4,842 mm
Length
4,425 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,474 mm
Height
1,625 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,375 L
Max trunk capacity
1,422 - 1,447 L
Payload
440 - 565 kg
Payload
466 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Power HP
140 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
232 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 206 km/h
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
240 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
103 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Nissan
Is the Mercedes C Class Wagon offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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