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Mercedes E Class vs VW Golf Variant – 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 VW Golf Variant?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Golf Variant has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26100 £, while the Mercedes E Class costs 50500 £. That’s a price difference of around 24352 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes E Class manages with 1.50 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the VW Golf Variant with 4.30 L. The difference is about 2.80 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 decisively edge – offering 585 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 252 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the VW Golf Variant takes 4.80 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes E Class pulls convincingly 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?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, VW Golf Variant is clearly perceptible lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1810 kg. The difference is around 444 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers somewhat more room – 611 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 71 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes E Class a bit takes the win – 640 kg compared to 547 kg. That’s a difference of about 93 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes E Class proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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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VW Golf Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
50500 - 119700 £
Price
26100 - 48700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 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
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co2
39 - 172 g/km
co2
114 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 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
1366 - 1621 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
4949 - 4959 mm
Length
4631 - 4651 mm
Width
1880 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1468 - 1480 mm
Height
1462 - 1487 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1624 - 1642 L
Payload
530 - 640 kg
Payload
489 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual 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 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 250 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G, F, C
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.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.