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Mercedes C-Class Wagon vs VW Touran – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Mercedes C-Class Wagon or VW Touran fits your lifestyle better.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Touran has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35400 £, while the Mercedes C-Class Wagon costs 42400 £. That’s a price difference of around 7047 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes C-Class Wagon manages with 0.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.20 L. The difference is about 4.80 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

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 convincingly 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 clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.90 s. That’s about 5.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs distinct better – reaching 280 km/h, while the VW Touran tops out at 209 km/h. The difference is around 71 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes C-Class Wagon pulls clearly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 660 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, VW Touran is somewhat lighter – 1520 kg compared to 1755 kg. The difference is around 235 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers convincingly more room – 834 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 344 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touran performs evident better – up to 1980 L, which is about 470 L more than the Mercedes C-Class Wagon.

When it comes to payload, VW Touran hardly perceptible takes the win – 601 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes C-Class Wagon proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes C-Class Wagon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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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
  • Electric Range : 11 - 112 km
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Mercedes C-Class Wagon

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wagon offers a perfect blend of luxury and practicality, appealing to those who value both style and functionality in their vehicle. Its elegant design is complemented by a spacious and versatile interior, making it ideal for family trips or business travel. With advanced safety features and state-of-the-art technology, this estate car provides a driving experience that is both secure and enjoyable.

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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
42400 - 115300 £
Price
35400 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
11 - 206 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 66 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1755 - 2235 kg
Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4751 - 4842 mm
Length
4527 mm
Width
1820 - 1900 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1454 - 1494 mm
Height
1668 mm
Max trunk capacity
1375 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
1980 L
Payload
440 - 565 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, 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 - 680 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
226 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
195 - 209 km/h
Torque
250 - 1020 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1496 - 1999 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW

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Is the Mercedes C-Class Wagon offered with different drivetrains?

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