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Mercedes E Class vs Toyota Yaris – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class or Toyota Yaris?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Yaris has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21900 £, while the Mercedes E Class costs 50500 £. That’s a price difference of around 28633 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes E Class manages with 1.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Toyota Yaris with 3.80 L. The difference is about 2.30 L per 100 km.

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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 Mercedes E Class has a convincingly edge – offering 585 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 305 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Toyota Yaris takes 5.50 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes E Class performs slight better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Yaris tops out at 230 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes E Class pulls decisively stronger with 750 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 360 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Toyota Yaris is significantly lighter – 1090 kg compared to 1810 kg. The difference is around 720 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes E Class offers significantly more room – 540 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 254 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes E Class somewhat takes the win – 640 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes E Class proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes E Class is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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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
  • Electric Range : 101 - 116 km
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Mercedes E Class

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon epitomises sophistication and innovation, offering a seamless blend of elegant design and cutting-edge technology. Its refined interior ensures exceptional comfort, making every journey a luxurious experience. The driving dynamics are impressively balanced, providing both agility and smoothness, perfect for both city driving and long-distance cruising.

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Toyota Yaris

The Toyota Yaris is a sprightly city hatch that packs clever packaging, surprising comfort and fuel-sipping manners into a neat, easy-to-park package. It rewards sensible buyers with low running costs, friendly ergonomics and a forgiving drive, delivered with Japanese reliability and just enough personality to make errands feel a little less ordinary.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
50500 - 119700 £
Price
21900 - 46700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 9.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
21.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
39 - 172 g/km
co2
87 - 215 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
3 - 5
Curb weight
1810 - 2390 kg
Curb weight
1090 - 1356 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
Length
4949 - 4959 mm
Length
3940 - 3995 mm
Width
1880 mm
Width
1745 - 1805 mm
Height
1468 - 1480 mm
Height
1455 - 1500 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
935 L
Payload
530 - 640 kg
Payload
289 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
116 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 230 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3
Engine capacity
1490 - 1618 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota

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Is the Mercedes E Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes E Class is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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