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Mercedes E-Class Estate vs VW Crafter comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Estate or VW Crafter?

Mercedes E-Class Estate vs VW Crafter: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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VW Crafter

  • somewhat cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E-Class Estate

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 Crafter is somewhat cheaper – starting at 47,100 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,508 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the VW Crafter with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 6.7 L/100km.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 408 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 410 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

E-Class Estate

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E-Class Estate is only slightly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,072 kg. The difference is around 172 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Crafter carries considerably more – 2,994 kg compared to 645 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,349 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate 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 Estate

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • 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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
47,100 - 68,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
220 - 342 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
2,072 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,986 - 7,391 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
2,040 - 2,069 mm
Height
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Height
2,355 - 2,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
9,300 - 18,400 L
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
1,037 - 2,994 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
140 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
360 - 410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
103 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,017 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes E-Class Estate have?

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

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