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Mercedes E Class Wagon vs VW Caddy Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 25,800 £ ) 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 vs VW Caddy Compact Van: Key differences

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • substantially more power
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VW Caddy Compact Van

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E Class Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Caddy Compact Van is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the Mercedes E Class Wagon costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,811 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy Compact Van uses 0.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes E Class Wagon with 1.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Caddy Compact Van offers marginally more range – reaching up to 120 km, about 11 km more than the Mercedes E Class Wagon.

Caddy Compact Van

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 Wagon offers substantially more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 435 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class Wagon delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm more.

E Class Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mercedes E Class Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is clearly lighter – 1,442 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 458 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy Compact Van carries somewhat more – 759 kg compared to 645 kg. That’s a difference of about 114 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy Compact Van holds a decisive overall lead 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 £25,800
Caddy Compact Van

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/100km
  • Electric Range : 117 - 120 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
25,800 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
11 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 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
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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
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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