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

Compare performance (585 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (52600 £ vs 25800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Wagon or VW Caddy Compact Van?

Mercedes E-Class Wagon

VW Caddy Compact Van

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Caddy Compact Van has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25800 £, while the Mercedes E-Class Wagon costs 52600 £. That’s a price difference of around 26811 £.

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

As for range, the VW Caddy Compact Van performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 120 km, about 11 km more than the Mercedes E-Class Wagon.

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

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes E-Class Wagon performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW Caddy Compact Van 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 clearly stronger with 750 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes E-Class Wagon offers convincingly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is evident lighter – 1442 kg compared to 1900 kg. The difference is around 458 kg.

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

When it comes to payload, VW Caddy Compact Van to a small extent takes the win – 759 kg compared to 645 kg. That’s a difference of about 114 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Caddy Compact Van proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Caddy Compact Van is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £25,800
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VW Caddy Compact Van

  • 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 - 6.8 L
  • Electric Range : 117 - 120 km
Mercedes E-Class Wagon
VW Caddy Compact Van

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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 Caddy Compact Van

The VW Caddy is a clever compact van that turns urban chores into something almost enjoyable, thanks to smart packaging and a cabin that refuses to feel like punishment. For buyers who want useful practicality without drama, the Caddy is a tidy, dependable choice that quietly gets the job done while remaining surprisingly pleasant to drive.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
52600 - 121800 £
Price
25800 - 42300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Battery Capacity
21.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
11 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1900 - 2435 kg
Curb weight
1442 - 1818 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4949 - 4959 mm
Length
4500 - 4853 mm
Width
1880 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
1469 - 1497 mm
Height
1819 - 1823 mm
Max trunk capacity
1675 - 1830 L
Max trunk capacity
3100 - 3700 L
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
628 - 759 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
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 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, 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 and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.