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Mercedes E Class Wagon vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class Wagon or VW Passat?

Mercedes E Class Wagon vs VW Passat: Key differences

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

VW Passat

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • markedly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 Passat is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Mercedes E Class Wagon costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,170 £.

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

As for electric range, the VW Passat offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 135 km, about 26 km more than the Mercedes E Class Wagon.

Passat

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 offers considerably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 313 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the VW Passat takes 5.8 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class Wagon delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

E Class Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Passat is markedly lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 327 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers moderately more boot space – 690 L compared to 615 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class Wagon carries somewhat more – 645 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class Wagon is far ahead overall 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 Wagon

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • 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 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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Reviews Mercedes E Class Wagon

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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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Mercedes E Class Wagon
VW Passat

Costs and Consumption
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
28 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L

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
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
-
Length
4,917 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
1,521 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, 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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