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Mercedes-Benz E 220d
Sedan · Diesel · FWD
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Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz E 220d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz E 220d
The Mercedes-Benz E 220d blends efficient diesel running (4.6 l/100 km) with five-seat practicality and a 540-liter trunk, suiting growing families and road trips. Performance is balanced rather than flashy, and front-wheel drive prioritizes everyday ease over winter prowess.
5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety4.6 L/100km
Volkswagen Arteon
Car B
Volkswagen Arteon
The Volkswagen Arteon blends strong petrol performance with real everyday usability for growing families and road trips. Front‑wheel drive and 8.5 L/100 km combined consumption make it less ideal for harsh winters or efficiency‑first buyers.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety280 hp
Why compared same body typesame seatssame usage profile

Usage fit

Family 65 / 65
City 39 / 36
Budget / value 58 / 59
Road trip 63 / 64
Performance 34 / 33
Cargo 30 / 31
Practical 50 / 44
Premium 57 / 34
Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz E 220d · Orange = Volkswagen Arteon

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz E 220d Volkswagen Arteon
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz E 220d

  • Efficient for its class at 4.6 l/100 km, ideal for long commutes and trips
  • Roomy 540 L trunk and five seats suit growing families
  • Balanced performance: 194 hp, 400 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 7.5 s
  • Strong safety and reliability signals for peace of mind

Volkswagen Arteon

  • Strong performance for its class: 280 hp and 0–100 km/h in 5.6 s
  • Spacious 5-seat layout and 563 L trunk suit families and road trips
  • Good value in its segment at a listed price of 36,000
  • Positive safety ranking signal for peace of mind

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz E 220d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz E 220d uses 4.6 L/100km vs 8.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Volkswagen Arteon if…
More power
Volkswagen Arteon puts out 280 hp vs 194 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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