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Mercedes E Class Wagon vs Kia PV5 comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 32,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class Wagon or Kia PV5?

Mercedes E Class Wagon vs Kia PV5: Key differences

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia PV5

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • barely lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E Class Wagon

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.

Kia PV5 is considerably cheaper – starting at 32,800 £ , while the Mercedes E Class Wagon costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,812 £.

As for electric range, the Kia PV5 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 416 km, about 307 km more than the Mercedes E Class Wagon.

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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 E Class Wagon offers considerably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 422 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class Wagon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Kia PV5 takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class Wagon delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 500 Nm more.

E 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, Kia PV5 is barely lighter – 1,860 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia PV5 offers considerably more boot space – 1,330 L compared to 615 L. That’s a difference of about 715 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia PV5 carries somewhat more – 790 kg compared to 645 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class Wagon is far ahead overall 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 £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/100km
  • Electric Range : 97 - 109 km
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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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Mercedes E Class Wagon
Kia PV5

Costs and Consumption
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
32,800 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
295 - 416 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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, Bus
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
1,860 - 2,145 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
1,330 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
455 - 790 kg

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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
121 - 163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
89 - 120 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes E Class Wagon have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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