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Mercedes C Class Wagon vs VW ID.4 comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Wagon or VW ID.4?

Mercedes C Class Wagon vs VW ID.4: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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VW ID.4

4.4 (9 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • only slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

C Class Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW ID.4 is visibly cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,028 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.4 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 569 km, about 457 km more than the Mercedes C Class Wagon.

ID.4

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 Mercedes C Class Wagon offers significantly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the VW ID.4 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is markedly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the VW ID.4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Wagon delivers clearly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 341 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, Mercedes C Class Wagon is slightly lighter – 1,755 kg compared to 1,975 kg. The difference is around 220 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.4 offers only slightly more boot space – 543 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 53 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.4 offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,575 L, about 200 L more than the Mercedes C Class Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Wagon carries barely more – 565 kg compared to 551 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.4 comes out clearly 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 £34,600
ID.4

VW ID.4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 - 17 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 356 - 569 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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VW ID.4

The VW ID.4 is a roomy, comfort‑focused electric SUV that makes family life and daily commuting effortless with a practical interior and a calm, efficient powertrain. It’s reassuring and sensible rather than thrilling — well suited to long stretches thanks to a relaxed ride and useful assistance systems, but the touch‑centric controls, restricted rear visibility and muted steering keep it from exciting drivers who want sportier dynamics.

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Reviews VW ID.4

4.4 (9 Reviews)
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Jan Hansen
10 Apr 2026, 21:40:06

It's a technologically advanced car, but somewhere along the way VW forgot the pleasant cabin and the comfortable ride. It IS a VW — and that redeems it.

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Achim
7 Apr 2026, 15:55:42

The ID.4 is a bit pricey, but very pleasant to drive. Its winter range could be better — then again, that's a problem all EVs are facing right now.

Tore
1 Mar 2026, 23:15:24

An ID.4 with 340 hp is not comparable to the Aiways U5! The U5 only has 204 hp! The ID.4’s boot is too small, rear legroom is too tight, no frunk, and it’s a bit confusing…

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Kenneth Kjeldsen
13 Dec 2025, 11:57:52

I have an ID.4 GTX and it drives like a dream — loads of extra power, sits well on the road, high seating position, quiet. I can see other cars have bigger screens, but mine works fine.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,600 - 104,400 £
Price
34,600 - 47,200 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh/100km
Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Electric Range
356 - 569 km
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
52 - 77 kWh
co2
11 - 205 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
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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
1,975 - 2,248 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
543 L
Length
4,751 - 4,842 mm
Length
4,582 - 4,584 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,474 mm
Height
1,619 - 1,634 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,375 L
Max trunk capacity
1,575 L
Payload
440 - 565 kg
Payload
515 - 551 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
Max Speed
232 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
Is the Mercedes C Class Wagon offered with different drivetrains?

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

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