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VW Arteon vs Mercedes E-Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (43,300 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Arteon or Mercedes E-Class Estate?

VW Arteon vs Mercedes E-Class Estate: Key differences

VW Arteon

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  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Arteon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Arteon is clearly cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,351 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the VW Arteon with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

E-Class Estate

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 Estate 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 Estate is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers substantially 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 slightly lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 293 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers only slightly more boot space – 615 L compared to 590 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries somewhat more – 645 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate holds a decisive overall lead 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 £52,600
E-Class Estate

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 97 - 109 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 Estate

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
133 - 195 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
590 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 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
540 - 645 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-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
4.1 - 8.8 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
G, 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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