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Mercedes E Class vs Porsche 911 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 711 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 125,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class or Porsche 911 Coupe?

Mercedes E Class vs Porsche 911 Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes E Class

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly more trunk space
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Porsche 911 Coupe

  • moderately more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat 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.

Mercedes E Class is considerably cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the Porsche 911 Coupe costs 125,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 75,338 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Porsche 911 Coupe with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 8.8 L/100km.

911 Coupe

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 Porsche 911 Coupe offers moderately more power – delivering 711 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 126 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche 911 Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Mercedes E Class takes 4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche 911 Coupe delivers barely more torque with 800 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 50 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, Porsche 911 Coupe is somewhat lighter – 1,536 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 274 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class offers visibly more boot space – 540 L compared to 373 L. That’s a difference of about 167 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class carries significantly more – 640 kg compared to 310 kg. That’s a difference of about 330 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
Mercedes E Class
Porsche 911 Coupe

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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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Porsche 911 Coupe

The Porsche 911 Coupe remains the iconic sports car you buy when you want a thrilling weekend weapon that still behaves like a civilized companion during the weekdays. Its classic silhouette and razor‑sharp handling deliver a grin-inducing drive every time, while the polished interior and intuitive controls remind you this is a car built for drivers, not just headlines.

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Mercedes E Class
Porsche 911 Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Price
125,800 - 301,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 13.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
39 - 172 g/km
co2
233 - 312 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Curb weight
1,536 - 1,815 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
373 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,900 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
530 - 640 kg
Payload
228 - 310 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
394 - 711 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
450 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
290 - 523 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,981 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
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