Compare the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate
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If you need outright practicality, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate can tow more than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate and offers more room with the back seats folded down. Both estates scored five stars when tested for safety by Euro NCAP, and both lose boot space in their plug-in hybrid variants to make room for batteries. Where they differ inside is the feel of their fixtures: in the E-Class Estate, everything feels very solidly screwed together with luxurious and heavyweight materials. The C-Class Estate has plenty of plush, trimmed surfaces higher up, but its glossy plastics feel a bit cheap, and the lower doors and centre console are all a bit scratchy to the touch.
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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 Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 615 litres (5+ suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 490 litres (4 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,830 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,510 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) 4,766 mm x 1,820 mm x ?? mm |
| Towing capacity 2,100 kg Best | Towing capacity 1,800 kg |
| First year tax rate £1,410 | First year tax rate £560 Best |
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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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| 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 C200 9G-Tronic |
| Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 204 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 204 BHP |
| Body type Estate cars | Body type Estate cars |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| 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 7.5 s (0-60 mph) Best |
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) 490 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,830 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,510 litres |
| Length 4,949 mm | Length 4,766 mm |
| Width 1,880 mm | Width 1,820 mm |
| Height 1,470 mm | Height — |
| Wheelbase 2.96 m | Wheelbase 2.87 m |
| Turning circle 12.0 m | Turning circle 11.07 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.