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Mercedes E-Class Estate vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Estate or VW Transporter Bus?

Mercedes E-Class Estate vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • a bit more trunk space
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Transporter Bus is visibly cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,154 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes E-Class Estate with 1.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Bus offers significantly more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 215 km more than the Mercedes E-Class Estate.

Transporter Bus

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 Estate offers substantially more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 299 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Estate is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 335 Nm more.

E-Class Estate

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E-Class Estate is only slightly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 98 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers a bit more boot space – 763 L compared to 615 L. That’s a difference of about 148 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries clearly more – 1,143 kg compared to 645 kg. That’s a difference of about 498 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus is clearly superior 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 87 - 324 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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The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 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, F, B, A
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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