Compare performance (680 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (42400 £ vs 26400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Wagon or VW T-Roc?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
VW T-Roc has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26400 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16004 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes C Class Wagon manages with 0.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the VW T-Roc with 5.50 L. The difference is about 5.10 L per 100 km.
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 significantly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 530 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the VW T-Roc takes 8.90 s. That’s about 5.50 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C Class Wagon performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 280 km/h, while the VW T-Roc tops out at 212 km/h. The difference is around 68 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes C Class Wagon pulls significantly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 770 Nm difference.
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 T-Roc is to a small extent lighter – 1465 kg compared to 1755 kg. The difference is around 290 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers barely noticeable more room – 490 L compared to 475 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes C Class Wagon performs somewhat better – up to 1510 L, which is about 160 L more than the VW T-Roc.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes C Class Wagon slight takes the win – 565 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.
Overall, the Mercedes C Class Wagon shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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.
detailsThe VW T-Roc mixes cheeky, coupe-like styling with the everyday sense and space of an SUV, so it looks fun without sacrificing family sense. It’s a likeable all-rounder with tidy road manners and plenty of personality, ideal if you want a car that’s practical enough for chores but entertaining enough to enjoy.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
42400 - 115300 £
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Price
26400 - 38600 £
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Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.3 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
11 - 112 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
11 - 206 g/km
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co2
126 - 143 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 66 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
4 - 5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1755 - 2235 kg
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Curb weight
1465 - 1539 kg
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Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
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Trunk capacity
284 - 475 L
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Length
4751 - 4842 mm
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Length
4373 mm
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Width
1820 - 1900 mm
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Width
1811 - 1828 mm
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Height
1454 - 1494 mm
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Height
1573 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1375 - 1510 L
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Max trunk capacity
1350 L
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Payload
440 - 565 kg
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Payload
368 - 515 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
186 - 680 HP
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Power HP
115 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12.3 s
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Max Speed
226 - 280 km/h
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Max Speed
196 - 212 km/h
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Torque
250 - 1020 Nm
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Torque
200 - 250 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
137 - 500 kW
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Power kW
85 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
1496 - 1999 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
VW
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The Mercedes C Class Wagon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.