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Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Toyota Proace Max comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 56,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Estate or Toyota Proace Max?

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

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • barely cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • clearly lighter
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Toyota Proace Max

  • clearly more electric range
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes E-Class Estate is barely cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the Toyota Proace Max costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,304 £.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Max offers clearly more range – reaching up to 424 km, about 315 km more than the Mercedes E-Class Estate.

Proace Max

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 substantially more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 279 HP. That’s roughly 306 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 410 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

E-Class Estate

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes E-Class Estate offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E-Class Estate is clearly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,790 kg. The difference is around 890 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Max carries substantially more – 1,460 kg compared to 645 kg. That’s a difference of about 815 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate sits just 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
Toyota Proace Max

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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 Max

The Toyota Proace Max is a practical, no-nonsense people-mover that swallows luggage and daily chaos with the steady reliability you expect from the badge. Its sensible cabin and unshowy comfort make it a great pick for families and businesses who want versatility without the drama.

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Mercedes E-Class Estate
Toyota Proace Max

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
56,900 - 61,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
424 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
2,790 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,880 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
710 - 1,460 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
279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
205 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

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