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Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 19,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Estate or Vauxhall Corsa?

Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Corsa

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Corsa is considerably cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,012 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa offers considerably more range – reaching up to 429 km, about 320 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 significantly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 429 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 Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 490 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, Vauxhall Corsa is substantially lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 725 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers significantly more boot space – 615 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 306 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries noticeably more – 645 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 200 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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Vauxhall Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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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