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Mercedes E Class vs Toyota C-HR comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class or Toyota C-HR?

Mercedes E Class vs Toyota C-HR: Key differences

Mercedes E Class

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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Toyota C-HR

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • 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.

Toyota C-HR is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Mercedes E Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,356 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota C-HR with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E Class offers clearly more range – reaching up to 116 km, about 50 km more than the Toyota C-HR.

C-HR

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 substantially more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 362 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Toyota C-HR takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

E Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota C-HR is clearly lighter – 1,505 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 305 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class offers moderately more boot space – 540 L compared to 447 L. That’s a difference of about 93 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class carries noticeably more – 640 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 215 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class 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.

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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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Reviews Mercedes E Class

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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Carlos
11 Apr 2026, 20:47:10

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

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Toyota C-HR

The Toyota C-HR is a bold, coupe-styled crossover that grabs attention with angular lines and a modern interior design. It’s aimed at comfortable urban driving and sensible efficiency, offering practical features and distinctive looks rather than rugged off-road ability.

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4.9 (5 Reviews)
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Sam baba
25 Apr 2026, 21:54:02

Reliability and no maintenance costs, plus a futuristic design.

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Mercedes E Class
Toyota C-HR

Costs and Consumption
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Price
29,100 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Electric Range
66 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
39 - 172 g/km
co2
52 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Curb weight
1,505 - 1,755 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
350 - 447 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,832 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
530 - 640 kg
Payload
375 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
140 - 223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
103 - 164 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

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