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Mercedes E-Class Estate vs SERES 3 comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 32,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Estate or SERES 3?

Mercedes E-Class Estate vs SERES 3: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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SERES 3

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • barely 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.

SERES 3 is substantially cheaper – starting at 32,900 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,718 £.

As for electric range, the SERES 3 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 301 km, about 192 km more than the Mercedes E-Class Estate.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 422 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 SERES 3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 5.8 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:

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, SERES 3 is barely lighter – 1,765 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries clearly more – 645 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 345 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate is far ahead 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
SERES 3

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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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SERES 3

The SERES 3 arrives as a zippy, well-equipped compact electric that puts everyday usability ahead of headline-grabbing theatrics. It’s an honest, budget-friendly choice for city commuters who want a bit of style and low running costs without a showroom ego.

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Mercedes E-Class Estate
SERES 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
32,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh/100km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
301 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
300 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
SERES
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