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Mercedes E Class Wagon vs VW Arteon comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class Wagon or VW Arteon?

Mercedes E Class Wagon vs VW Arteon: Key differences

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space

VW Arteon

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  • markedly cheaper
  • slightly lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

E Class Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Arteon is markedly cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Mercedes E Class Wagon costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,351 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class Wagon uses 1.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

Arteon

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 Wagon offers substantially more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 265 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class Wagon is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class Wagon delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm more.

E Class Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Arteon is slightly lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 293 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers marginally more boot space – 615 L compared to 590 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class Wagon carries somewhat more – 645 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class Wagon is decisively ahead 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 Wagon

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • 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 Wagon
VW Arteon

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Mercedes E Class Wagon

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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VW Arteon

The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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Mercedes E Class Wagon
VW Arteon

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
-
Length
4,866 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
-
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General

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