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Mercedes E-Class Estate vs SsangYong Rexton comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Estate or SsangYong Rexton?

Mercedes E-Class Estate vs SsangYong Rexton: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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SsangYong Rexton

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more trunk space
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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:

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.

SsangYong Rexton is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,498 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the SsangYong Rexton with 8.2 L/100km. The difference is about 6.5 L/100km.

Rexton

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 202 HP. That’s roughly 383 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 SsangYong Rexton takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 441 Nm. That’s about 309 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.

Seats: SsangYong Rexton offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E-Class Estate is moderately lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,145 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Rexton offers markedly more boot space – 784 L compared to 615 L. That’s a difference of about 169 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Rexton carries somewhat more – 770 kg compared to 645 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 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
SsangYong Rexton

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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SsangYong Rexton

The SsangYong Rexton is a no-nonsense full-size SUV that pairs rugged, go-anywhere bones with a surprisingly plush cabin, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want capability without premium-brand prices. It won’t turn heads like a luxury badge, but its generous space, sensible features and honest practicality make it a smart, down-to-earth family hauler — a savvy pick if you value substance over status.

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Mercedes E-Class Estate
SsangYong Rexton

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
214 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
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Height
1,825 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
655 - 770 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
184 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
441 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
148 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
SsangYong
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