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Mercedes E-Class Wagon vs Kia K4 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (585 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (52600 £ vs 25700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Wagon or Kia K4?

Mercedes E-Class Wagon

Kia K4

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

E-Class Wagon

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.

Kia K4 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25700 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Wagon costs 52600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26927 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes E-Class Wagon manages with 1.70 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Kia K4 with 5.80 L. The difference is about 4.10 L per 100 km.

E-Class Wagon

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 E-Class Wagon has a convincingly edge – offering 585 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 405 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Wagon is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Kia K4 takes 8.40 s. That’s about 4.30 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes E-Class Wagon pulls convincingly stronger with 750 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 485 Nm difference.

E-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 curb weight, Kia K4 is noticeable lighter – 1415 kg compared to 1900 kg. The difference is around 485 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Wagon offers evident more room – 615 L compared to 438 L. That’s a difference of about 177 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes E-Class Wagon evident takes the win – 645 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 190 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

from about £52,600
E-Class Wagon

Mercedes E-Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 7.9 L
  • Electric Range : 97 - 109 km
Mercedes E-Class Wagon
Kia K4

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Mercedes E-Class Wagon

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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Kia K4

Kia K4 shakes up the compact-sedan crowd with concept-car looks, a smartly packaged cabin, and the kind of easygoing refinement that makes rush hour feel less like a chore. It blends value, tech, and a dash of attitude, serving up a smooth, confident drive that might have you taking the long way home just to show off those angles.

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Mercedes E-Class Wagon
Kia K4

Costs and Consumption

Price
52600 - 121800 £
Price
25700 - 32800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 6.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
21.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
132 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1900 - 2435 kg
Curb weight
1415 - 1500 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
328 - 438 L
Length
4949 - 4959 mm
Length
-
Width
1880 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1469 - 1497 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1675 - 1830 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
435 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes E-Class Wagon have?

The Mercedes E-Class Wagon is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.