Compare performance (585 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (52600 £ vs 37700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class Wagon or Renault Rafale?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Renault Rafale has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37700 £ , while the Mercedes E Class Wagon costs 52600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14918 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes E Class Wagon manages with 1.70 L and is therefore somewhat more efficient than the Renault Rafale with 2 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes E Class Wagon performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 109 km, about 12 km more than the Renault Rafale.
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 Wagon has a clearly edge – offering 585 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Renault Rafale takes 6.40 s. That’s about 2.30 s faster.
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 curb weight, Renault Rafale is hardly perceptible lighter – 1734 kg compared to 1900 kg. The difference is around 166 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Renault Rafale offers hardly perceptible more room – 627 L compared to 615 L. That’s a difference of about 12 L.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes E Class Wagon evident takes the win – 645 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 201 kg.
The Mercedes E Class Wagon sits 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.
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.
detailsThe Renault Rafale dresses bold coupé-inspired lines around a practical crossover body, turning heads without trying too hard. Inside it serves up a comfortable, well-equipped cabin and engaging driving manners, making it a clever choice for buyers who want a bit of panache with their daily commute.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
52600 - 121800 £
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Price
37700 - 49700 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
2 - 5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
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Electric Range
97 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
44 - 181 g/km
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co2
43 - 109 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
66 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1900 - 2435 kg
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Curb weight
1734 - 2025 kg
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Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
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Trunk capacity
539 - 627 L
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Length
4949 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1880 mm
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Width
1886 mm
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Height
1469 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1830 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
540 - 645 kg
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Payload
415 - 444 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
186 - 585 HP
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Power HP
200 - 300 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.9 s
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Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
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Power kW
147 - 221 kW
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Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Renault
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The Mercedes E Class Wagon is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.