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Mercedes E Class Wagon vs Land Rover Defender - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (585 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (52600 £ vs 57900 £ ) 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

Land Rover Defender

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

E Class Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes E Class Wagon has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 52600 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5225 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes E Class Wagon manages with 1.70 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L. The difference is about 4.30 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E Class Wagon performs convincingly better – achieving up to 109 km, about 61 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

Defender

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 Land Rover Defender has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 635 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mercedes E Class Wagon takes 4.10 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes E Class Wagon performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Land Rover Defender tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 750 Nm.

E Class Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Land Rover Defender offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, Mercedes E Class Wagon is noticeable lighter – 1900 kg compared to 2300 kg. The difference is around 400 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers evident more room – 786 L compared to 615 L. That’s a difference of about 171 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Defender performs barely noticeable better – up to 1875 L, which is about 45 L more than the Mercedes E Class Wagon.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Defender clearly perceptible takes the win – 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 sits well ahead of its rival 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.

Mercedes E Class Wagon
Land Rover Defender

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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

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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Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.

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Mercedes E Class Wagon
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

Price
52600 - 121800 £
Price
57900 - 172000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
21.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1900 - 2435 kg
Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
4949 - 4959 mm
Length
5003 mm
Width
1880 mm
Width
2008 mm
Height
1469 - 1497 mm
Height
1995 mm
Max trunk capacity
1675 - 1830 L
Max trunk capacity
1875 L
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
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
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
1993 - 2999 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 - 5000 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
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?

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.