Compare performance (585 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,885 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.
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 178 HP. That’s roughly 407 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 Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is visibly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers marginally more boot space – 596 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 56 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class carries markedly more – 640 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 200 kg.
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.
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.
detailsThe Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
101 - 116 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
39 - 172 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,650 mm
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Width
1,880 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Payload
530 - 640 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
186 - 585 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Toyota
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