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Mercedes E Class vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class or VW Tiguan?

Mercedes E Class vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Mercedes E Class

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

4.1 (9 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • moderately lighter
  • a bit 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Tiguan is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the Mercedes E Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,912 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Mercedes E Class with 1.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Tiguan offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 126 km, about 10 km more than the Mercedes E Class.

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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 offers considerably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 313 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.9 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

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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 terms of curb weight, VW Tiguan is moderately lighter – 1,599 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 211 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers a bit more boot space – 652 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 112 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class carries somewhat more – 640 kg compared to 544 kg. That’s a difference of about 96 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class stands well ahead of its rival 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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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
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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 Tiguan

The VW Tiguan is a well-rounded compact SUV that delivers a comfortable cabin, composed ride and practical space suited to everyday family life. Its straightforward tech and clever storage make it easy to live with, leaning toward sensible refinement rather than flash.

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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
39 - 172 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
530 - 640 kg
Payload
460 - 544 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
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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