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VW Arteon vs Mercedes E-Class comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (43,300 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Arteon or Mercedes E-Class?

VW Arteon vs Mercedes E-Class: Key differences

VW Arteon

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Mercedes E-Class

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Arteon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Arteon is a bit cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,209 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

E-Class

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 265 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm more.

Arteon

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 Arteon is moderately lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 203 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers marginally more boot space – 590 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class carries slightly more – 640 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 71 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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E-Class

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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VW Arteon

The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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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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Comfortable car, beautiful lines, powerful and economical to run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
133 - 195 g/km
co2
39 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Trunk capacity
590 L
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Length
4,866 mm
Length
-
Width
1,871 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
467 - 569 kg
Payload
530 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
Brand
VW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the VW Arteon have?

The VW Arteon is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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