Mercedes-Benz E 350 vs Volkswagen Arteon — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz E 350

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

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Volkswagen Arteon

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Mercedes-Benz E 350

Car A

Mercedes-Benz E 350

The Mercedes-Benz E 350 blends strong performance with family-ready space, making it well-suited to growing families and long trips. Efficiency is solid for its class at 8 L/100 km, though the FWD layout may lessen winter appeal.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety8 L/100km320 hp

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 safety

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profile

Usage fit

Family 64 / 65

City 33 / 36

Budget / value 49 / 59

Road trip 63 / 64

Performance 36 / 33

Cargo 30 / 31

Practical 44 / 44

Premium 61 / 34

Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz E 350 · Orange = Volkswagen Arteon

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz E 350 Volkswagen Arteon

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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz E 350

Quick acceleration and strong passing power from 320 hp and a 5.9 s 0–100 km/h
Five seats and a 540 L trunk suit family duties and road-trip luggage
Efficient for its class at 8 L/100 km for a gasoline powertrain
Good value in its segment at this price point given its performance and space
Front-wheel drive may not satisfy buyers seeking extra winter traction
If you often carry oversized or bulky items, the trunk may be limiting
At 8 L/100 km, there are more efficient options if fuel economy is your top priority
The price may feel high if you don’t need this level of performance

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
FWD may be less confidence‑inspiring for winter driving or those wanting AWD dynamics
8.5 L/100 km combined is not the most efficient for high‑mileage commuting
Not tailored for cargo‑heavy or bulky‑item hauling despite a large trunk
Petrol powertrain won’t suit buyers seeking electrified options

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz E 350 if…

Best fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz E 350 uses 8.0 L/100km vs 8.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Volkswagen Arteon if…

Performance & capability

Volkswagen Arteon is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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