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Mercedes E-Class vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 45,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class or Nissan Primastar Bus?

Mercedes E-Class vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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Nissan Primastar Bus

  • slightly cheaper
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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 Primastar Bus is slightly cheaper – starting at 45,300 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,161 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 L/100km.

Primastar Bus

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E-Class offers substantially 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 considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

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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: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E-Class is a bit lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 233 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries clearly more – 1,002 kg compared to 640 kg. That’s a difference of about 362 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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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
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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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Comfortable car, beautiful lines, powerful and economical to run.

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The Nissan Primastar is a sensible people-mover that puts practicality and flexible seating ahead of flash, making it the go-to for tradespeople, shuttle duties or large families who need space without fuss. It’s unpretentious on the road and easy to live with — not the car to win style points, but the one that earns them every time you need to load up and go.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
39 - 172 g/km
co2
181 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
530 - 640 kg
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
150 - 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
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes E-Class have?

The Mercedes E-Class is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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