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Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Porsche Macan comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 89,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Wagon or Porsche Macan?

Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Porsche Macan: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Porsche Macan

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 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.

Mercedes C Class Wagon is considerably cheaper – starting at 42,600 £ , while the Porsche Macan costs 89,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,714 £.

Macan

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Macan offers significantly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 283 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes C Class Wagon takes 5.8 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Macan delivers significantly more torque with 955 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 405 Nm more.

C Class Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C Class Wagon is considerably lighter – 1,755 kg compared to 2,470 kg. The difference is around 715 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers marginally more boot space – 490 L compared to 476 L. That’s a difference of about 14 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Wagon carries slightly more – 565 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Macan is clearly superior overall 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.

£89,314
Macan

Porsche Macan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 571 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 585 km
Mercedes C Class Wagon
Porsche Macan

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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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Porsche Macan

The Porsche Macan feels like a compact sports car dressed in SUV clothes, delivering razor-sharp handling and a cabin that somehow mixes luxury with everyday practicality. For buyers who crave driving thrills without sacrificing usability, the Macan is a rare breed that makes running errands feel like a weekend blast and manages to look smugly good in the process.

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Mercedes C Class Wagon
Porsche Macan

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
Price
89,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
585 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
95 kWh
co2
123 - 157 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Curb weight
2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
476 L
Length
-
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,952 mm
Height
-
Height
1,613 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,348 L
Payload
460 - 565 kg
Payload
470 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 288 HP
Power HP
571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Torque
955 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
137 - 212 kW
Power kW
420 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

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