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Mercedes E-Class vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class or VW Caddy?

Mercedes E-Class vs VW Caddy: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Caddy

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • moderately 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Caddy is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,731 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes E-Class with 1.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Caddy offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 121 km, about 5 km more than the Mercedes E-Class.

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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 offers considerably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 435 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 7.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Caddy offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy is moderately lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 235 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy carries barely more – 710 kg compared to 640 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy is far ahead 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 £27,800
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VW Caddy

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 116 - 121 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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VW Caddy

The VW Caddy is the Swiss-army knife of compact vans — practical, surprisingly refined, and ready to swap a weekend adventure for a grocery run without breaking a sweat. It’s user-friendly, comfortable enough for daily driving, and sensible for buyers who want utility with a dash of style and no drama.

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Jakob Blans
12 May 2026, 16:22:17

A really lovely car with space for a wheelchair and much more, which we've had for almost 14 years and driven over 200,000 km with. Now the gearbox has failed and we'd like to buy a new one.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
39 - 172 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
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Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
530 - 640 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, 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
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
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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