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Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Ford Transit Transporter comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 67,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Estate or Ford Transit Transporter?

Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Ford Transit Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • noticeably cheaper
  • substantially more power
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Ford Transit Transporter

  • significantly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E-Class Estate

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.

Mercedes E-Class Estate is noticeably cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the Ford Transit Transporter costs 67,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,677 £.

As for electric range, the Ford Transit Transporter offers significantly more range – reaching up to 402 km, about 293 km more than the Mercedes E-Class Estate.

Transit Transporter

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 E-Class Estate offers substantially more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 316 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 430 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

E-Class Estate

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.

Seats: Ford Transit Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Transporter is barely 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 £67,300
Transit Transporter

Ford Transit Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 - 269 HP
  • Electric Range 341 - 402 km
Mercedes E-Class Estate
Ford Transit Transporter

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Mercedes E-Class Estate

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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Ford Transit Transporter

The Ford Transit is the no-nonsense workhorse that turns heavy-duty hauling into a surprisingly civilized experience, with a cabin that favors practicality over pretense. It’s the go-to for tradespeople and fleet managers who want reliability, adaptability and low running headaches — not showy gimmicks.

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Mercedes E-Class Estate
Ford Transit Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
67,300 - 73,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
341 - 402 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
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Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,880 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
184 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
430 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
135 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Ford
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