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Mercedes C Class Wagon vs VW Touran comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Wagon or VW Touran?

Mercedes C Class Wagon vs VW Touran: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Wagon

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  • considerably more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Touran

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • slightly lighter
  • considerably 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 Touran is somewhat cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,605 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Wagon uses 4.7 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Touran

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 considerably more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 138 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.9 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Wagon delivers markedly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 190 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 Touran is slightly lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 235 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers considerably more boot space – 834 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 344 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touran carries very slightly more – 601 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Wagon is decisively 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 £42,600
C Class Wagon

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
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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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Reviews Mercedes C Class Wagon

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Storcki
15 May 2026, 10:11:16

To me, the CLA's interior and front end are tasteless and an affront — the C estate is clearly much more attractive.

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VW Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
123 - 157 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
460 - 565 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 288 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 212 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

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