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Mercedes E Class Wagon vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class Wagon or Land Rover Defender?

Mercedes E Class Wagon vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • marginally cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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Land Rover Defender

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  • only slightly more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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.

Mercedes E Class Wagon is marginally cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,225 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class Wagon uses 1.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers considerably more range – reaching up to 109 km, about 61 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

Defender

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 Land Rover Defender offers only slightly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mercedes E Class Wagon takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 750 Nm.

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.

Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E Class Wagon is noticeably lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 400 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers noticeably more boot space – 786 L compared to 615 L. That’s a difference of about 171 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries visibly more – 819 kg compared to 645 kg. That’s a difference of about 174 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,880 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes E Class Wagon have?

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

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