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Mercedes A-Class vs Vauxhall Zafira Life – Which model is better for everyday use?

Two cars, one duel: Mercedes A-Class meets Vauxhall Zafira Life.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

Mercedes A-Class

Vauxhall Zafira Life

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes A-Class has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32300 £, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36000 £. That’s a price difference of around 3729 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes A-Class manages with 2.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.10 L. The difference is about 4.80 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs clearly better – achieving up to 347 km, about 262 km more than the Mercedes A-Class.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A-Class has a significantly edge – offering 320 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 140 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A-Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.60 s. That’s about 5.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes A-Class performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes A-Class pulls a bit stronger with 450 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers evident more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, Mercedes A-Class is distinct lighter – 1440 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 513 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes A-Class offers clearly more room – 350 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 350 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs decisively better – up to 4900 L, which is about 3710 L more than the Mercedes A-Class.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Zafira Life significantly takes the win – 914 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 429 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes A-Class shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

Mercedes A-Class
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Mercedes A-Class

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 8.3 L
  • Electric Range : 85 km
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Mercedes A-Class

The Mercedes A‑Class arrives as a compact charmer that dresses premium materials and a cockpit full of screens in a tidy, city-friendly package, delivering surprising agility and poise. For buyers who want a luxury badge, clever tech and a car that's equally happy in tight streets or on a spirited country run, the A‑Class offers a grown-up feel with a cheeky streak.

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Vauxhall Zafira Life

The Opel Zafira Life is a practical, no-nonsense people carrier that wraps flexible space and family-friendly features into a tidy, grown-up package. It’s comfy on long runs, easy to live with day to day, and wears its van roots with surprising style — the kind of sensible buy that still manages to smile.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32300 - 55600 £
Price
36000 - 53200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 188 g/km
co2
0 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1440 - 1695 kg
Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4428 - 4447 mm
Length
4981 - 5331 mm
Width
1796 mm
Width
2010 mm
Height
1407 - 1423 mm
Height
1890 mm
Max trunk capacity
1125 - 1190 L
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
Payload
475 - 485 kg
Payload
850 - 914 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
202 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
2184 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Is the Mercedes A-Class offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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