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Mercedes V Class vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Mazda 6 Estate?

Mercedes V Class vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • a bit more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mazda 6 Estate

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  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda 6 Estate is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,164 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 6 Estate uses 6.8 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

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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 V Class offers a bit more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 43 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 242 Nm more.

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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.

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is clearly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 717 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries markedly more – 908 kg compared to 571 kg. That’s a difference of about 337 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Estate sits just 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 £30,000
6 Estate

Mazda 6 Estate

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 194 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
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Mercedes V Class
Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
6
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
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Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
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Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes V Class have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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