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Mercedes E-Class vs Toyota Yaris Cross comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 23,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class or Toyota Yaris Cross?

Mercedes E-Class vs Toyota Yaris Cross: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Toyota Yaris Cross

4.2 (15 Reviews)
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  • significantly 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 Yaris Cross is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,700 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,799 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Toyota Yaris Cross with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

Yaris Cross

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 considerably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 455 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 Yaris Cross takes 10.7 s. That’s about 6.7 s quicker.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Yaris Cross is clearly lighter – 1,180 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 630 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class offers visibly more boot space – 540 L compared to 397 L. That’s a difference of about 143 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class carries markedly more – 640 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 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.

from £50,500
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
Toyota Yaris Cross

Costs and Consumption

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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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Toyota Yaris Cross

The Toyota Yaris Cross blends the maneuverability of a small hatch with the higher driving position and practicality of a crossover, wrapped in Toyota's dependable build quality. It suits urban buyers who need easy parking, flexible cargo space and a comfortable, economical daily driver.

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Mercedes E-Class
Toyota Yaris Cross

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Price
23,700 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
101 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Curb weight
1,180 - 1,290 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
320 - 397 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
530 - 640 kg
Payload
485 - 510 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Full 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
116 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 11.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
85 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 cm3

General

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