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Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 27,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Estate or Vauxhall Combo Cargo?

Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Combo Cargo is considerably cheaper – starting at 27,100 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,500 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Vauxhall Combo Cargo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo offers clearly more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 245 km more than the Mercedes E-Class Estate.

Combo Cargo

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers considerably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 449 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Estate is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 7.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

E-Class Estate

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes E-Class Estate offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo Cargo is markedly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 529 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo carries a bit more – 781 kg compared to 645 kg. That’s a difference of about 136 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
27,100 - 34,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
0 - 143 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
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
645 - 781 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes E-Class Estate have?

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

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