Mercedes C Class Estate alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Mercedes C Class Estate, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Mercedes C Class Estate and are good next research steps.

from £51,400

Volvo V60

Price 51,400 - 62,500 £
Body Type Estate
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 197 - 350 HP
Consumption L/100km 2 - 6.2 L/100km
Electric Range 99 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.4 - 7.6 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,026
Torque 300 - 589 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model S60/V60
Modell V60 B4, V60 T6
CO2 Efficiency Class E, B
Trim Level Ultimate Dark DKG, Essential AWD Geartronic, Core AWD Geartronic, Plus Dark AWD Geartronic, Plus Bright AWD Geartronic, Ultra Dark AWD Geartronic, Ultra Bright AWD Geartronic
Power kW 145 - 247 kW
co2 45 - 141 g/km
Engine capacity 1,969 cm3
Curb weight 1,734 - 2,070 kg
Trunk capacity 519 L
Width 1,850 mm
Brand Volvo
Payload 460 - 506 kg

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Volvo V60 as a suitable alternative to Mercedes C Class Estate

If you're choosing between the Mercedes C-Class wagon and the Volvo V60, you're weighing polished German refinement against Scandinavian practicality. The C-Class prioritizes luxury, ride composure and badge appeal, while the V60 focuses on clever packaging, safety features and real-world usability—so the right pick depends on whether you value premium comfort or sensible everyday versatility.

The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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noticeably cheaper
moderately more power
considerably more efficient
only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
barely lighter
only slightly more trunk space

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from £40,800

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Price 40,800 - 60,900 £
Body Type Estate
Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 156 - 354 HP
Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km 12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range 525 - 768 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5 - 8.9 s
Model Year 2026
Torque 280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model CLA
Modell CLA Shooting Brake 250+ EQ, CLA Shooting Brake 350 EQ, CLA Shooting Brake 180, CLA Shooting Brake 200, CLA Shooting Brake 220, CLA Shooting Brake 200 EQ
CO2 Efficiency Class A, C, D
Trim Level Progressive, AMG Line, AMG Line Plus, Progressive 4MATIC, AMG Line 4MATIC, AMG Line Plus 4MATIC, Progressive 8G-eDCT, AMG Line 8G-eDCT, AMG Line Plus 8G-eDCT, Progressive 4MATIC 8G-eDCT, AMG Line 4MATIC 8G-eDCT, AMG Line Plus 4MATIC 8G-eDCT
Power kW 115 - 260 kW
co2 0 - 123 g/km
Engine capacity 1,499 cm3
Curb weight 1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity 455 L
Width 1,855 mm
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Payload 430 - 460 kg
Variant Shooting Brake

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake as a suitable alternative to Mercedes C Class Estate

Choosing between the Mercedes C‑Class Estate and the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake means deciding whether you want traditional wagon practicality or a sleeker, coupe‑like shooting brake that favors style and driving flair. This short comparison highlights the key differences in space, comfort, efficiency and dynamics so you can pick the model that fits your priorities.

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake turns estate practicality into runway-ready style with a swooping roofline and coupe-like silhouette that makes even mundane errands feel a little more glamorous. Inside it pairs clever packaging with premium flair, so you get useful load space and a grown-up cabin — ideal if you want a car that looks like a showroom trophy but still handles the weekly shop without sulking.

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marginally more efficient
very slightly more trunk space
marginally cheaper
moderately more power
a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
only slightly lighter

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from £43,300

VW Arteon

Price 43,300 - 60,800 £
Body Type Estate
Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 150 - 320 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.9 - 9.4 s
Model Year 2024
Max Speed 216 - 250 km/h
Torque 320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Doors 5
Model Arteon
Modell Arteon Shooting Brake 2.0 TDI SCR, Arteon Shooting Brake 2.0 TSI OPF, Arteon Shooting Brake R
CO2 Efficiency Class D, E, F, G
Trim Level DSG, Elegance DSG, R-Line DSG, 4MOTION DSG, Elegance 4MOTION DSG, R-Line 4MOTION DSG
Power kW 110 - 235 kW
co2 133 - 195 g/km
Engine capacity 1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Curb weight 1,607 - 1,773 kg
Fuel tank capacity 66 L
Trunk capacity 590 L
Length 4,866 mm
Width 1,871 mm
Height 1,434 - 1,451 mm
Brand VW
Max trunk capacity 1,632 L
Payload 467 - 569 kg

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Quick data check: VW Arteon

barely cheaper
only slightly more efficient
very slightly more power
slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
only slightly lighter
moderately more trunk space

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from £41,100

BMW 3 Series Touring

Price 41,100 - 93,300 £
Body Type Estate
Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 150 - 530 HP
Consumption L/100km 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Electric Range 91 - 97 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.6 - 8.8 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Torque 250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 6
Model 3er-Reihe
Modell 318d Touring, 320d Touring, M340d Touring, 318i Touring, 320i Touring, M3 Competition Touring, 330i Touring, 330d Touring, M340i Touring, 330e Touring
CO2 Efficiency Class D, E, F, G, B
Trim Level M Sportpaket Pro Steptronic, M Sportpaket Steptronic, Steptronic, xDrive Steptronic, xDrive Steptronic Sport, M Sportpaket Pro xDrive Steptronic, M Sportpaket xDrive Steptronic, M xDrive Steptronic, M Sportpaket Pro xDrive Steptronic Sport
Power kW 110 - 390 kW
co2 57 - 233 g/km
Engine capacity 1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Curb weight 1,650 - 2,025 kg
Trunk capacity 410 - 500 L
Width 1,827 - 1,903 mm
Brand BMW
Payload 430 - 520 kg
Variant Touring, M Performance Touring, M3 Touring

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Quick data check: BMW 3 Series Touring

only slightly cheaper
clearly more power
clearly more efficient
clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
very slightly lighter
marginally more trunk space

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from £49,700

Audi A6 Avant

Price 49,700 - 70,200 £
Body Type Estate
Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 204 - 367 HP
Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Electric Range 94 - 101 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.7 - 8.3 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 340 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 6
Model A6
Modell Avant 2.0 TFSI, Avant 3.0 V6 TFSI MHEV plus, Avant 2.0 TDI MHEV plus, Avant 2.0 TFSI e-hybrid, Avant 3.0 TDI MHEV plus
CO2 Efficiency Class F, D, E, B
Trim Level S tronic, edition one S tronic, quattro S tronic, edition one quattro S tronic
Power kW 150 - 270 kW
co2 53 - 170 g/km
Engine capacity 1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Curb weight 1,865 - 2,240 kg
Trunk capacity 404 - 503 L
Width 1,875 mm
Brand Audi
Payload 535 - 570 kg
Variant Avant

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Quick data check: Audi A6 Avant

somewhat cheaper
barely lighter
markedly more power
significantly more efficient
visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
marginally more trunk space

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from £52,600

Mercedes E-Class Estate

Price 52,600 - 121,800 £
Body Type Estate
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
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
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.1 - 8.8 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Torque 320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 6
Model E-Klasse
Modell E 450 All-Terrain, E 200 T-Modell, E 450 T-Modell, E 300 de All-Terrain, E 53 Hybrid AMG T-Modell, E 300 e T-Modell, E 300 de T-Modell, E 200 d T-Modell, E 220 d T-Modell, E 450 d T-Modell
CO2 Efficiency Class G, E, F, B, D
Trim Level Avantgarde Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced Plus 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive Premium 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive Premium Plus 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Advanced Plus 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, Premium 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, Premium Plus 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, Edition 1 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G
Power kW 137 - 430 kW
co2 44 - 181 g/km
Engine capacity 1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Curb weight 1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity 460 - 615 L
Width 1,880 mm
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Payload 540 - 645 kg
Variant All-Terrain, T-Modell, AMG T-Modell

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Quick data check: Mercedes E-Class Estate

visibly cheaper
only slightly lighter
clearly more power
clearly more efficient
substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
clearly more trunk space

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Direct comparisons

These comparison pages show the Mercedes C Class Estate head-to-head against similar models.

Mercedes C Class Estate

Volvo V60

Mercedes C Class Estate

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes C Class Estate

VW Arteon

BMW 3 Series Touring

Mercedes C Class Estate

Audi A6 Avant

Mercedes C Class Estate

Mercedes E-Class Estate

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