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Mercedes E-Class vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 27,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class or Vauxhall Combo Cargo?

Mercedes E-Class vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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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.

Vauxhall Combo Cargo is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,100 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,358 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Vauxhall Combo Cargo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo offers significantly more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 238 km more than the Mercedes E-Class.

Combo Cargo

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 136 HP. That’s roughly 449 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 7.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 450 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo Cargo is clearly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 439 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo carries moderately more – 781 kg compared to 640 kg. That’s a difference of about 141 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Price
27,100 - 34,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
39 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 143 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
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
530 - 640 kg
Payload
645 - 781 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
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
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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