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Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Mitsubishi Space Star comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 71 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 11,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Estate or Mitsubishi Space Star?

Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Mitsubishi Space Star: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mitsubishi Space Star

3.8 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E-Class Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mitsubishi Space Star is clearly cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,984 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mitsubishi Space Star with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

Space Star

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 Mercedes E-Class Estate offers considerably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 514 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Estate is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 10 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 648 Nm more.

E-Class Estate

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Space Star is clearly lighter – 940 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 960 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers clearly more boot space – 615 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 380 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries visibly more – 645 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 245 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate is clearly superior 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 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
Mercedes E-Class Estate
Mitsubishi Space Star

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Mercedes E-Class Estate

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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Mitsubishi Space Star

The Mitsubishi Space Star is a tidy, no-nonsense city car that squeezes surprising interior space into a compact, easy-to-park package. It's not a thrill-seeker's toy, but for buyers after low running costs, fuss-free reliability and sensible day-to-day practicality, it's a clever and cheerful choice that keeps your wallet and nerves happy.

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Mercedes E-Class Estate
Mitsubishi Space Star

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
112 - 125 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Length
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Length
3,845 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,665 mm
Height
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Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
359 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
71 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
102 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
52 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,193 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mitsubishi
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