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Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Renault Symbioz comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 24,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Estate or Renault Symbioz?

Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Renault Symbioz: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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Renault Symbioz

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E-Class Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Symbioz is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,700 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,947 £.

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

Symbioz

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 clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 427 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Estate is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Renault Symbioz takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 485 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, Renault Symbioz is visibly lighter – 1,359 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 541 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers marginally more boot space – 615 L compared to 576 L. That’s a difference of about 39 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries noticeably more – 645 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 186 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate is clearly superior overall 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
Mercedes E-Class Estate
Renault Symbioz

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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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Renault Symbioz

The Renault Symbioz is a forward-looking concept car that imagines a seamless link between vehicle and home, pairing a lounge-like cabin with striking, futuristic styling. More idea than production plan, it showcases Renault's vision for connected, autonomous and sustainable mobility while provoking debate about how we will live and travel.

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Mercedes E-Class Estate
Renault Symbioz

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
24,700 - 31,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 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
102 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
1,359 - 1,465 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
455 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
250 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,789 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
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