Compare the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate
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Both of these estates favour relaxation over driving thrills, with alternatives proving more fun or engaging behind the wheel. The larger Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate is the more practical load-lugger, providing a bigger boot, more room with the rear seats folded down and the ability to tow heavier loads than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate. It also pampers passengers more thoroughly, offering capacious rear legroom compared to the C-Class Estate's less roomy back seats. Inside, the E-Class Estate comes with genuine leather upholstery as standard across the range, whereas genuine leather seats cost extra on the C-Class Estate, which uses man-made material as standard.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Estate cars | Body type Estate cars |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Hybrid |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 615 litres (5+ suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 360 litres (3 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,830 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,375 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,949 mm x 1,880 mm x 1,470 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,751 mm x 1,820 mm x 1,467 mm |
| Towing capacity 2,100 kg Best | Towing capacity 1,800 kg |
| First year tax rate £1,410 | First year tax rate £135 Best |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Battery size — | Battery size 25.4 kWh |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name E200 9G-Tronic | Engine name C300e 9G-Tronic |
| Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 204 BHP | Engine size 2.0 L Hybrid • 313 BHP |
| Body type Estate cars | Body type Estate cars |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Hybrid |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 9 | Forward gears 9 |
| Acceleration 7.8 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 6.2 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size — | Battery size 25.4 kWh |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 615 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 360 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,830 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,375 litres |
| Length 4,949 mm | Length 4,751 mm |
| Width 1,880 mm | Width 1,820 mm |
| Height 1,470 mm | Height 1,467 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.96 m | Wheelbase 2.87 m |
| Turning circle 12.0 m | Turning circle 11.5 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.