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Mercedes C Class Wagon vs VW Tayron comparison
Compare performance (288 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 40,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Wagon or VW Tayron?
Mercedes C Class Wagon vs VW Tayron: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
C Class Wagon
Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
VW Tayron is marginally cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,379 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tayron uses 1.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes C Class Wagon with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.
Tayron
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 very slightly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the VW Tayron takes 6.1 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Wagon delivers visibly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 150 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, VW Tayron is barely lighter – 1,682 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 73 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW Tayron offers substantially more boot space – 885 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 395 L.
When it comes to payload, the VW Tayron carries very slightly more – 573 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The VW Tayron holds a decisive overall lead 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.
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VW Tayron
Mercedes C Class Wagon
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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 Tayron
The VW Tayron is Volkswagen's roomy, no-nonsense SUV that pairs clean, familiar styling with a practical cabin built for families and everyday use. It rides comfortably, packs sensible tech and creature comforts, and feels like the sensible sweater of SUVs for buyers who prefer steady value over headline-grabbing drama.
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Mercedes C Class Wagon
VW Tayron
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
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Price
40,200 - 56,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
116 - 123 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
123 - 157 g/km
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co2
33 - 192 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
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Curb weight
1,682 - 1,948 kg
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Trunk capacity
490 L
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Trunk capacity
705 - 885 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,820 mm
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Width
1,853 - 1,866 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
460 - 565 kg
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Payload
489 - 573 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
186 - 288 HP
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Power HP
150 - 272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 9.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 550 Nm
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
137 - 212 kW
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Power kW
110 - 200 kW
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Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
VW
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