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Mercedes E Class vs VW Arteon - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (585 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (50500 £ vs 43300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class or VW Arteon?

Mercedes E Class

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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.

VW Arteon has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 43300 £, while the Mercedes E Class costs 50500 £. That’s a price difference of around 7209 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes E Class manages with 1.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.10 L. The difference is about 3.60 L per 100 km.

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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 has a convincingly edge – offering 585 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 265 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.90 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the performs better – reaching , while the tops out at . The difference is around .

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes E Class pulls decisively stronger with 750 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, VW Arteon is to a small extent lighter – 1607 kg compared to 1810 kg. The difference is around 203 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Arteon offers hardly perceptible more room – 590 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes E Class a bit takes the win – 640 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 71 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes E Class proves to be leaves the rival little chance 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 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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VW Arteon

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The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
50500 - 119700 £
Price
43300 - 60800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
21.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
39 - 172 g/km
co2
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1810 - 2390 kg
Curb weight
1607 - 1773 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
4949 - 4959 mm
Length
4866 mm
Width
1880 mm
Width
1871 mm
Height
1468 - 1480 mm
Height
1434 - 1451 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1632 L
Payload
530 - 640 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3
Engine capacity
1968 - 1984 cm3

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

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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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