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Mercedes E Class Wagon vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class Wagon or McLaren GT Series?

Mercedes E Class Wagon vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly more trunk space
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McLaren GT Series

  • barely more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Mercedes E Class Wagon is significantly cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 123,082 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class Wagon uses 1.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 10.2 L/100km.

GT Series

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 McLaren GT Series offers barely 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 McLaren GT Series is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Mercedes E Class Wagon takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class Wagon delivers somewhat more torque with 750 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 120 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.

Seats: Mercedes E Class Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is markedly lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 380 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers markedly more boot space – 615 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class Wagon stands 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.

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
Mercedes E Class Wagon
McLaren GT Series

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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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McLaren GT Series

The McLaren GT takes the supercar blueprint and stretches it into a grand tourer, marrying thrilling pace with genuine long-distance comfort and a cabin that’s actually liveable. If you crave weekend escape capability without surrendering driver engagement, this is the car to consider — though it does attract a fair share of admiring glances.

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Mercedes E Class Wagon
McLaren GT Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,880 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
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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
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
McLaren
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