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Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Nissan Primastar Transporter comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 43,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Estate or Nissan Primastar Transporter?

Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Nissan Primastar Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • visibly cheaper
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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 Primastar Transporter is visibly cheaper – starting at 43,500 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,109 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.1 L/100km.

Primastar Transporter

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 substantially more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 415 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 370 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.

Seats: Nissan Primastar Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E-Class Estate is marginally lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 1,926 kg. The difference is around 26 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries considerably more – 1,110 kg compared to 645 kg. That’s a difference of about 465 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate holds a decisive overall lead 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 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
43,500 - 48,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
178 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
899 - 1,110 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes E-Class Estate have?

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

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