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Mercedes E-Class vs Nissan Interstar comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 36,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class or Nissan Interstar?

Mercedes E-Class vs Nissan Interstar: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class

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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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Nissan Interstar

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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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

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Nissan Interstar is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,331 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Interstar offers considerably more range – reaching up to 410 km, about 294 km more than the Mercedes E-Class.

Interstar

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 offers considerably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 415 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

E-Class

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: Mercedes E-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E-Class is a bit lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 243 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries clearly more – 1,447 kg compared to 640 kg. That’s a difference of about 807 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class 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 £50,500
E-Class

Mercedes E-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 101 - 116 km
Mercedes E-Class
Nissan Interstar

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes E-Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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Nissan Interstar

The Nissan Interstar is a sensible, no-nonsense panel van that puts practicality front and center, with a cavernous load area and a durable feel built for daily work. It drives with surprising composure for its size, keeps running costs modest, and feels like the kind of professional tool that prefers reliable service over flashy showboating.

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Mercedes E-Class
Nissan Interstar

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Electric Range
410 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
39 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,880 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
530 - 640 kg
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

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