Volkswagen Id.4 vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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Volkswagen Id.4

$59,990 - $69,990

2026 price

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class

$86,800 - $199,335

2025 price

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Summary

2026 Volkswagen Id.4

2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

By Emily Agar

By James Cleary

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 6, 3.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

1.7L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Comfortable and spacious cabin
Smooth, confident driving
Practical range and fast charging

Looks
Performance
Safety

Dislikes

Lane keeping aid can be jerky
Visibility can be compromised
No wireless phone connectivity or sat nav

No spare tyre
Steep service pricing
Modest boot

2026 Volkswagen Id.4 Summary

The all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 Pro has finally landed on our shores! Hurrah! The benefit of waiting almost half a decade for it means we get some mid-life technology upgrades and interior features for the single variant that's available to us (at least for now).

The biggest question this mid-size SUV really poses, though, is has it been worth the wait? Is it practical enough? Is it fun enough? Let’s find out.

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2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Summary

You like performance, love a bit of luxury and fancy a traditional sedan. The budget is healthy and there’s a surprising amount of choice. But Mercedes-AMG believes it’s created the car that perfectly answers your new-car brief.

The Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid 4Matic+ is a fresh expression of an established high-performance sedan formula mixing internal-combustion power with electric punch and all-wheel drive.

We were invited to its local launch, so stay with us to see if this newcomer is ready to fill that primo European performance car shaped space in your garage.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Volkswagen Id.4 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Verdict

It’s been a long wait for the Volkswagen ID.4 Pro, but it’s one that’s paid off. It's an electric SUV that delivers on the essentials - comfort, smart features, and an effortless driving experience. But it also keeps charging times, range, and running costs firmly in the 'very liveable' camp. The ID.4 Pro manages to feel polished and personable, which is a great combination.

Verdict

The Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid 4Matic+ is a superb blend of high-tech hybrid muscle and cossetting top-end luxury. Value is competitive, it looks (and feels) the business, despite the conventional sedan configuration it’s surprisingly practical (except for the modest boot), fuel-efficiency is a key benefit and safety is stellar. The ownership proposition is okay for the category but that’s not top of mind when an enticing series of corners ranges into view. It’s an impressive package.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel, accommodation and meals provided.

Volkswagen Id.4 vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class What's the difference?

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Volkswagen Id.4 vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class
What's the difference?