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Mercedes E-Class Estate vs VW Touareg comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 462 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Estate or VW Touareg?

Mercedes E-Class Estate vs VW Touareg: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • visibly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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VW Touareg

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • markedly more trunk space
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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 Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes E-Class Estate is visibly cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the VW Touareg costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,675 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the VW Touareg with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers substantially more range – reaching up to 109 km, about 60 km more than the VW Touareg.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers markedly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 462 HP. That’s roughly 123 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Estate is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the VW Touareg takes 5.1 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers marginally more torque with 750 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 50 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 barely lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,059 kg. The difference is around 159 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touareg offers markedly more boot space – 810 L compared to 615 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touareg carries somewhat more – 751 kg compared to 645 kg. That’s a difference of about 106 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate 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 £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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Reviews Mercedes E-Class Estate

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VW Touareg

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4.9 (4 Reviews)
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Kevin
20 Apr 2026, 13:09:09

Brilliant car. Had 3 since 2005. Can't fault them. Would have purchased another, but after visiting local dealership, vehicle was being used by Sales Manager and it was in a d disgraceful condition. So purchased BME X6

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Roberto
4 Dec 2025, 21:53:53

Impeccable road-holding, especially if you choose optional extras like air suspension, active anti-roll bars and rear-wheel steering. Fast, quiet and comfortable.

Chris
23 Sept 2025, 10:05:45

I've been driving a Touareg 3.0 TDI with 286 PS, model year 2019, for 5 years.
So far no problems. Zero repairs.
Air suspension is top.
Driving feel is great.
Fuel consumption is also excellent for a vehicle of this weight (7.5 liters on average).
In my opinion the car is highly recommendable. That's why 5 stars!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
64,300 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
47 - 49 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
119 - 239 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
2,059 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,984 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
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
-
Max Speed
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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
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,967 - 2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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 Estate have?

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

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