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Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Estate or Mercedes C-Class Saloon?

Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • visibly more trunk space
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E-Class Estate

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 C-Class Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,307 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers significantly more range – reaching up to 109 km, about 98 km more than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon.

C-Class Saloon

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 C-Class Saloon offers somewhat more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mercedes E-Class Estate takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers markedly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

E-Class Estate

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, Mercedes C-Class Saloon is moderately lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 205 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers visibly more boot space – 615 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries slightly more – 645 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate 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 Estate

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • 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 C-Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
119 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
485 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

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

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

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