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Mercedes E-Class Wagon vs VW Touareg - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (585 HP vs 462 HP), boot space and price (52600 £ vs 64300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Wagon or VW Touareg?

Mercedes E-Class Wagon

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes E-Class Wagon has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 52600 £, while the VW Touareg costs 64300 £. That’s a price difference of around 11675 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes E-Class Wagon manages with 1.70 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the VW Touareg with 5.20 L. The difference is about 3.50 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes E-Class Wagon performs significantly better – achieving up to 109 km, about 60 km more than the VW Touareg.

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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 evident edge – offering 585 HP compared to 462 HP. That’s roughly 123 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Wagon is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the VW Touareg takes 5.10 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the performs better – reaching , while the tops out at . The difference is around .

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes E-Class Wagon pulls barely noticeable stronger with 750 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Mercedes E-Class Wagon is barely noticeable lighter – 1900 kg compared to 2059 kg. The difference is around 159 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touareg offers clearly perceptible more room – 810 L compared to 615 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes E-Class Wagon performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1830 L, which is about 30 L more than the VW Touareg.

When it comes to payload, VW Touareg slightly takes the win – 751 kg compared to 645 kg. That’s a difference of about 106 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes E-Class Wagon proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes E-Class Wagon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £52,600
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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
  • Electric Range : 97 - 109 km
Mercedes E-Class Wagon
VW Touareg

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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 Touareg

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Volkswagen Touareg wraps a grown-up presence in a classy, well-appointed cabin that feels more like a premium saloon than an SUV. It glides with quiet composure, devours long journeys and tucks away clever tech that makes life easier whether you’re stuck in town or nipping off the beaten track.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
52600 - 121800 £
Price
64300 - 88300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
47 - 49 km
Battery Capacity
21.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.30 kWh
co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
119 - 239 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1900 - 2435 kg
Curb weight
2059 - 2470 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
Length
4949 - 4959 mm
Length
4878 - 4902 mm
Width
1880 mm
Width
1984 mm
Height
1469 - 1497 mm
Height
1693 - 1712 mm
Max trunk capacity
1675 - 1830 L
Max trunk capacity
1675 - 1800 L
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
550 - 751 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
231 - 462 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
450 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
170 - 340 kW
Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3
Engine capacity
2967 - 2995 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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.