Mercedes C-Class Wagon vs VW Golf Variant - Differences and prices compared

Q: How much power does the Mercedes C-Class Wagon deliver on the road?

Depending on the version, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon delivers up to 680 HP.

Q: How much fuel does the Mercedes C-Class Wagon use?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 0.40 L.

Q: What is the electric driving range of the Mercedes C-Class Wagon?

The WLTP range is up to 112 km.

Q: What is the battery capacity of the Mercedes C-Class Wagon?

The battery capacity is 19.50 kWh.

Q: What maximum speed does the Mercedes C-Class Wagon reach?

Depending on the model, top speed is 280 km/h.

Q: What is the Mercedes C-Class Wagon’s trunk volume?

Depending on configuration, up to 490 L fit inside.

Q: What are the dimensions of the Mercedes C-Class Wagon?

Overall, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon is 4751 mm long, 1820 mm wide and 1454 mm high.

Q: Is the VW Golf Variant offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Golf Variant is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

Q: How powerful is the VW Golf Variant's engine?

Up to 333 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

Compare performance (680 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (42400 £ vs 26100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C-Class Wagon or VW Golf Variant?

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Mercedes C-Class Wagon

VW Golf Variant

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.

VW Golf Variant has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26100 £, while the Mercedes C-Class Wagon costs 42400 £. That’s a price difference of around 16304 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes C-Class Wagon manages with 0.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the VW Golf Variant with 4.30 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.

Golf Variant

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 333 HP. That’s roughly 347 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 VW Golf Variant takes 4.80 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs slightly better – reaching 280 km/h, while the VW Golf Variant 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 clearly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, VW Golf Variant is distinct lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1755 kg. The difference is around 389 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers slightly more room – 611 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 121 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant performs barely noticeable better – up to 1642 L, which is about 132 L more than the Mercedes C-Class Wagon.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes C-Class Wagon minimal takes the win – 565 kg compared to 547 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes C-Class Wagon proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes C-Class Wagon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Mercedes C-Class Wagon

Price : 42400 - 115300 £
Body Type : Estate
Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Automatic Gearbox
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
Battery Capacity : 19.50 kWh
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 3.4 - 8.8 s
Model Year : 2024 - 2025
Max Speed : 226 - 280 km/h
Torque : 250 - 1020 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 5
Model : C-Klasse
Modell : C 180 T-Modell, C 200 T-Modell, C 200 All-Terrain, C 300 T-Modell, C 63 AMG S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell, C 300 e T-Modell, C 300 de T-Modell, C 200 d T-Modell, C 220 d T-Modell, C 220 d All-Terrain, C 43 AMG T-Modell, C 300 d T-Modell
CO2 Efficiency Class : E, F, G, B, D
Trim Level : Avantgarde Advanced 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced Plus 9G-TRONIC, Edition Avantgarde 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Premium 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Premium Plus 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus 9G-TRONIC, Edition AMG Line 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 9G-TRONIC, Edition Avantgarde 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Edition AMG Line 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Premium 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, Premium Plus 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, F1 Edition 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, AMG Line Premium 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, AMG Line Premium Plus 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G
Power kW : 137 - 500 kW
co2 : 11 - 206 g/km
Engine capacity : 1496 - 1999 cm3
Curb weight : 1755 - 2235 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 40 - 66 L
Trunk capacity : 360 - 490 L
Length : 4751 - 4842 mm
Width : 1820 - 1900 mm
Height : 1454 - 1494 mm
Brand : Mercedes-Benz
Max trunk capacity : 1375 - 1510 L
Payload : 440 - 565 kg

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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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VW Golf Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Mercedes C-Class Wagon

VW Golf Variant

Costs and Consumption
Price 42400 - 115300 £	Price 26100 - 48700 £
Consumption L/100km 0.4 - 9 L	Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 8.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range 11 - 112 km	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity 19.50 kWh	Battery Capacity -
co2 11 - 206 g/km	co2 114 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 40 - 66 L	Fuel tank capacity 45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Estate	Body Type Estate
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 1755 - 2235 kg	Curb weight 1366 - 1621 kg
Trunk capacity 360 - 490 L	Trunk capacity 611 L
Length 4751 - 4842 mm	Length 4631 - 4651 mm
Width 1820 - 1900 mm	Width 1789 mm
Height 1454 - 1494 mm	Height 1462 - 1487 mm
Max trunk capacity 1375 - 1510 L	Max trunk capacity 1624 - 1642 L
Payload 440 - 565 kg	Payload 489 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV	Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox	Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 186 - 680 HP	Power HP 116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.4 - 8.8 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.8 - 10.5 s
Max Speed 226 - 280 km/h	Max Speed 202 - 250 km/h
Torque 250 - 1020 Nm	Torque 220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders 4
Power kW 137 - 500 kW	Power kW 85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity 1496 - 1999 cm3	Engine capacity 1498 - 1984 cm3