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Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Nissan Leaf comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 217 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Estate or Nissan Leaf?

Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Nissan Leaf: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Nissan Leaf

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • very slightly 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:

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

Nissan Leaf is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,818 £.

As for electric range, the Nissan Leaf offers substantially more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 515 km more than the Mercedes E-Class Estate.

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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 Estate offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 217 HP. That’s roughly 368 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Estate is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Nissan Leaf takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 355 Nm. That’s about 395 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, Nissan Leaf is very slightly lighter – 1,864 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 36 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers noticeably more boot space – 615 L compared to 437 L. That’s a difference of about 178 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries clearly more – 645 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 201 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
Mercedes E-Class Estate
Nissan Leaf

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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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Nissan Leaf

The Nissan Leaf is a practical, easygoing electric hatch that turns daily commutes into a quiet, effortless affair while offering more cabin space than it lets on. It’s a sensible, wallet-friendly step into electrification for buyers who value comfort and simplicity over sporty drama, though those chasing long-distance thrills might look elsewhere.

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Mercedes E-Class Estate
Nissan Leaf

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
30,800 - 41,100 £
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
13.7 - 13.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
436 - 624 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,956 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
437 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
441 - 444 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
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
176 - 217 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
345 - 355 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Nissan
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