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Mercedes C Class Wagon vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Wagon or VW ID.7 Touring?

Mercedes C Class Wagon vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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VW ID.7 Touring

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  • somewhat more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit 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:

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

Mercedes C Class Wagon is moderately cheaper – starting at 42,600 £ , while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,461 £.

ID.7 Touring

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.7 Touring offers somewhat more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 52 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 Touring is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Mercedes C Class Wagon takes 5.8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 Touring delivers somewhat more torque with 679 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 129 Nm more.

C Class Wagon

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 terms of curb weight, Mercedes C Class Wagon is clearly lighter – 1,755 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 436 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers a bit more boot space – 605 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Wagon carries slightly more – 565 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 Touring 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 £47,100
ID.7 Touring

VW ID.7 Touring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 584 - 689 km
Mercedes C Class Wagon
VW ID.7 Touring

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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.7 Touring

The VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.

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Mercedes C Class Wagon
VW ID.7 Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
77 - 86 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
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
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Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
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Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
460 - 565 kg
Payload
459 - 465 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 288 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
137 - 212 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
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