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Mercedes E-Class Estate vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 340 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 ID.7 Touring?

Mercedes E-Class Estate vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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VW ID.7 Touring

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E-Class Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW ID.7 Touring is somewhat cheaper – starting at 47,100 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,571 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 Touring offers significantly more range – reaching up to 689 km, about 580 km more than the Mercedes E-Class Estate.

ID.7 Touring

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 clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 245 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Estate is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the VW ID.7 Touring takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers very slightly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 71 Nm more.

E-Class Estate

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E-Class Estate is somewhat lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 291 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers very slightly more boot space – 615 L compared to 605 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries noticeably more – 645 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 Touring holds a narrow 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.

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ID.7 Touring

VW ID.7 Touring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 584 - 689 km
Mercedes E-Class Estate
VW ID.7 Touring

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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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VW ID.7 Touring

The VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.

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Mercedes E-Class Estate
VW ID.7 Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

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
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
-
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
-
Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
459 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
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