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Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Estate or Toyota Proace City?

Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace City

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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

E-Class Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Proace City is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,834 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Toyota Proace City with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace City offers considerably more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 234 km more than the Mercedes E-Class Estate.

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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 substantially 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 Toyota Proace City takes 11.5 s. That’s about 7.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 450 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.

Seats: Toyota Proace City offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is clearly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 534 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Proace City offers visibly more boot space – 912 L compared to 615 L. That’s a difference of about 297 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries clearly more – 829 kg compared to 645 kg. That’s a difference of about 184 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, Plug-in 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
Toyota Proace City

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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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Toyota Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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Mercedes E-Class Estate
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 912 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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