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Mercedes E Class vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class or VW ID.7 Touring?

Mercedes E Class vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

Mercedes E Class

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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VW ID.7 Touring

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • somewhat more trunk space
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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 ID.7 Touring is marginally cheaper – starting at 47,100 £ , while the Mercedes E Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,429 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 Touring offers considerably more range – reaching up to 689 km, about 573 km more than the Mercedes E Class.

ID.7 Touring

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 significantly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 245 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the VW ID.7 Touring takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class delivers only slightly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 71 Nm more.

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, Mercedes E Class is noticeably lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 381 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers somewhat more boot space – 605 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class carries noticeably more – 640 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 Touring comes out modestly ahead 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.

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ID.7 Touring

VW ID.7 Touring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 584 - 689 km
Mercedes E Class
VW ID.7 Touring

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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VW ID.7 Touring

The VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.

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Mercedes E Class
VW ID.7 Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
39 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
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Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
-
Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
530 - 640 kg
Payload
459 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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