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Toyota Mirai (1st Generation)
Sedan · Hydrogen · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz E 300d
Sedan · Diesel · FWD
Toyota Mirai (1st Generation)
Car A
Toyota Mirai (1st Generation)
A hydrogen fuel cell option with strong reliability and safety signals, the first‑gen Mirai fits city driving and small families with its 4‑seat layout. Its 500 km range and calm FWD demeanor make it a sensible, value‑minded choice within its niche.
4 seatsSedanHydrogen5-star safety
Mercedes-Benz E 300d
Car B
Mercedes-Benz E 300d
Efficient for its class and sized for growing families, the Mercedes-Benz E 300d blends long‑distance ease with everyday practicality. Strong safety signals and a useful 500‑liter trunk make it road‑trip friendly, though it isn’t aimed at performance driving.
5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety194 hp
Why compared alternative pickcross brandperformance gapdifferent powertrainsame body typesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 57 / 64
City 53 / 40
Budget / value 61 / 59
Road trip 51 / 62
Performance 27 / 29
Cargo 18 / 28
Practical 47 / 49
Premium 30 / 57
Winter 26 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Toyota Mirai (1st Generation) · Orange = Mercedes-Benz E 300d

Specs side-by-side

Spec Toyota Mirai (1st Generation) Mercedes-Benz E 300d
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Pros & cons

Toyota Mirai (1st Generation)

  • 500 km range supports commuting and weekend trips
  • Signals highlight reliability and safety as key strengths
  • City‑friendly manners from FWD and 0–100 km/h in 9 s
  • Four seats and a 371‑L trunk suit small‑family errands

Mercedes-Benz E 300d

  • Efficient combined consumption of 4.4 supports commuting and long trips
  • Five seats and a 500‑liter trunk suit growing families
  • Strong safety and reliability signals for added assurance
  • 400 Nm torque and 5.6 s 0–100 km/h enable confident overtakes

Verdict

Pick Toyota Mirai (1st Generation) if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Toyota Mirai (1st Generation) is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz E 300d if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz E 300d puts out 194 hp vs 113 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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