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Mercedes E Class Wagon vs VW Caddy - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (585 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (52600 £ vs 27800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class Wagon or VW Caddy?

Mercedes E Class Wagon

VW Caddy

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 Caddy has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27800 £ , while the Mercedes E Class Wagon costs 52600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24873 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Caddy manages with 0.50 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mercedes E Class Wagon with 1.70 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the VW Caddy performs slight better – achieving up to 121 km, about 12 km more than the Mercedes E Class Wagon.

Caddy

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 has a convincingly edge – offering 585 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 435 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class Wagon is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.40 s. That’s about 7.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes E Class Wagon performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW Caddy tops out at 186 km/h. The difference is around 64 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes E Class Wagon pulls decisively stronger with 750 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm difference.

E Class Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Caddy offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, VW Caddy is distinct lighter – 1575 kg compared to 1900 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Caddy performs decisively better – up to 3700 L, which is about 1870 L more than the Mercedes E Class Wagon.

When it comes to payload, VW Caddy minimal takes the win – 710 kg compared to 645 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy sits 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.

Mercedes E Class Wagon
VW Caddy

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from about £27,800
Caddy

VW Caddy

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 6.9 L
  • Electric Range : 116 - 121 km

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 Caddy

The VW Caddy is the Swiss-army knife of compact vans — practical, surprisingly refined, and ready to swap a weekend adventure for a grocery run without breaking a sweat. It’s user-friendly, comfortable enough for daily driving, and sensible for buyers who want utility with a dash of style and no drama.

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Mercedes E Class Wagon
VW Caddy

Costs and Consumption

Price
52600 - 121800 £
Price
27800 - 45900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity
21.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1900 - 2435 kg
Curb weight
1575 - 1998 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4949 - 4959 mm
Length
4500 - 4853 mm
Width
1880 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
1469 - 1497 mm
Height
1819 - 1860 mm
Max trunk capacity
1675 - 1830 L
Max trunk capacity
2556 - 3700 L
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, 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
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes E Class Wagon have?

The Mercedes E Class Wagon is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.