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Mercedes E Class Wagon vs Porsche Panamera comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 99,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class Wagon or Porsche Panamera?

Mercedes E Class Wagon vs Porsche Panamera: Key differences

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space

Porsche Panamera

  • noticeably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

E Class Wagon

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.

Mercedes E Class Wagon is substantially cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,139 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class Wagon uses 1.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Porsche Panamera with 3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers slightly more range – reaching up to 109 km, about 12 km more than the Porsche Panamera.

Panamera

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 Porsche Panamera offers noticeably more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 197 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Mercedes E Class Wagon takes 4.1 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Panamera delivers noticeably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

E Class Wagon

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: Mercedes E Class Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E Class Wagon is very slightly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 1,960 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers a bit more boot space – 615 L compared to 494 L. That’s a difference of about 121 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class Wagon carries somewhat more – 645 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class Wagon 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 Wagon

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • 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 Wagon
Porsche Panamera

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Mercedes E Class Wagon

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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Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.

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Mercedes E Class Wagon
Porsche Panamera

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
-
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
-
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General

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