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Mercedes E Class vs VW Touran - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (585 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (50500 £ vs 36000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class or VW Touran?
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 Touran has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36000 £ , while the Mercedes E Class costs 50500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14495 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes E Class manages with 1.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.20 L. The difference is about 3.70 L per 100 km.
Touran
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E Class has a significantly edge – offering 585 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 435 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.90 s. That’s about 4.90 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes E Class pulls convincingly stronger with 750 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 390 Nm difference.
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E Class
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 Touran is to a small extent lighter – 1520 kg compared to 1810 kg. The difference is around 290 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers distinct more room – 834 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 294 L.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes E Class minimal takes the win – 640 kg compared to 601 kg. That’s a difference of about 39 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Mercedes E Class proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes E Class is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £50,500
Mercedes E Class
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VW Touran
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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 Touran
4.9 (2 Reviews)
The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.
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Mercedes E Class
VW Touran
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
50500 - 119700 £
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Price
36000 - 45300 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
101 - 116 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
21.20 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
39 - 172 g/km
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co2
136 - 149 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
MPV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1810 - 2390 kg
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Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
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Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
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Trunk capacity
834 L
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Length
4949 - 4959 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1880 mm
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Width
1829 mm
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Height
1468 - 1480 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
530 - 640 kg
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Payload
590 - 601 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
186 - 585 HP
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Power HP
122 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
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Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
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Torque
250 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
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Power kW
90 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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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 shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.