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Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Estate or Subaru Crosstrek?

Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Subaru Crosstrek

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  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly 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.

Subaru Crosstrek is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,727 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.

Crosstrek

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 clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 449 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 Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 6.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 568 Nm more.

E-Class Estate

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Crosstrek is slightly lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 305 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers substantially more boot space – 615 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 300 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries visibly more – 645 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate stands 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.

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
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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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Subaru Crosstrek

The Subaru Crosstrek is a compact, go-anywhere crossover that blends rugged good looks with Subaru's familiar all-wheel-drive confidence, so it feels equally at home on backroads and in the supermarket car park. It delivers practical, reliable transport with a comfy ride and sensible features — not the flashiest cabin, but great for buyers who prefer substance over sparkle.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
29,900 - 35,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 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
174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Subaru
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes E-Class Estate have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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