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Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Toyota Proace Transporter comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Estate or Toyota Proace Transporter?

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

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • moderately lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

E-Class Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Proace Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,997 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Proace Transporter with 6.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Transporter offers significantly more range – reaching up to 349 km, about 240 km more than the Mercedes E-Class Estate.

Proace Transporter

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 considerably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 435 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 Transporter takes 12.1 s. That’s about 8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

E-Class Estate

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Proace Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace Transporter is moderately lighter – 1,656 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 244 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Transporter carries significantly more – 1,323 kg compared to 645 kg. That’s a difference of about 678 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, 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 Transporter

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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 Transporter

The Toyota Proace Transporter is a no-nonsense work van that pairs Toyota’s dependable reputation with smart practicality, so you can load, drive and finish the job without unnecessary drama. It won’t win design awards, but with a comfortable cab, sensible feature set and a focus on getting things done, it quietly keeps fleets and small businesses smiling.

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Mercedes E-Class Estate
Toyota Proace Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
31,600 - 51,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
349 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
0 - 177 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 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
1,656 - 2,100 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
955 - 1,323 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
120 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
260 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
88 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General

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