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Mercedes C Class Wagon vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Wagon or VW Tiguan?

Mercedes C Class Wagon vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Tiguan

4.1 (9 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
  • clearly 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 Tiguan is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,022 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Wagon uses 0.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the VW Tiguan with 1.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Tiguan offers moderately more range – reaching up to 126 km, about 14 km more than the Mercedes C Class Wagon.

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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 Mercedes C Class Wagon offers substantially more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 408 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.9 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is clearly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the VW Tiguan tops out at 215 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Wagon delivers significantly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 620 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, VW Tiguan is very slightly lighter – 1,599 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 156 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers clearly more boot space – 652 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 162 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,486 L, about 111 L more than the Mercedes C Class Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Wagon carries only slightly more – 565 kg compared to 533 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Wagon 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.

from £42,600
C Class Wagon

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 11 - 112 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 Tiguan

The VW Tiguan is a calm, family‑first compact SUV that impresses with cavernous rear room, a versatile boot and sofa‑like seats that make motorway miles feel effortless, while its revamped infotainment is quicker and cleaner than before. It does demand a healthy budget and some compromises — the cabin leans heavily on touch controls for climate and the limited rear child‑seat anchoring and wide mirrors can frustrate buyers who prize simplicity or maximal flexibility.

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4.1 (9 Reviews)
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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,600 - 104,400 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
11 - 205 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 L

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
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4,751 - 4,842 mm
Length
4,539 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,474 mm
Height
1,658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,375 L
Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
Payload
440 - 565 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
232 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
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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