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Mercedes E Class Wagon vs MG MG5 comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 30,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class Wagon or MG MG5?

Mercedes E Class Wagon vs MG MG5: Key differences

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • visibly 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:

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.

MG MG5 is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the Mercedes E Class Wagon costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,212 £.

As for electric range, the MG MG5 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 291 km more than the Mercedes E Class Wagon.

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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 E Class Wagon offers substantially more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 408 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 MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class Wagon delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm more.

E Class Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG5 is visibly lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 338 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers clearly more boot space – 615 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 136 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class Wagon carries markedly more – 645 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 190 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class Wagon is decisively ahead 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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MG MG5

The MG5 is a surprisingly practical and stylish estate that gives family buyers a sensible, down-to-earth alternative to bland crossovers. As an electric wagon it blends everyday usability with low running costs and a cheeky dash of character, making it an easy pick if you value space and thrift over badge snobbery.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
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
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
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
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
479 L
Length
-
Length
4,600 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Height
-
Height
1,543 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
455 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
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
185 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
MG
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes E Class Wagon have?

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

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