Compare performance (816 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (102,500 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes AMG GT or Vauxhall Zafira Life?
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.
Vauxhall Zafira Life is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT costs 102,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 66,513 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Zafira Life uses 7.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes AMG GT with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.
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 AMG GT offers considerably more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 636 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 7.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT delivers significantly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 1,020 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers more seats – 8 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes AMG GT is only slightly lighter – 1,790 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 163 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries substantially more – 883 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 668 kg.
The Mercedes AMG GT is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The Mercedes-AMG GT is a theatrical sports car with prowling looks and an aggressive exhaust note that announces its intentions the moment it fires up. It pairs ferocious performance with surprising everyday usability — a taut yet forgiving chassis and a cockpit that feels special — making sensible buyers suddenly very good at justifying indulgence.
detailsThe 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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Price
102,500 - 194,400 £
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Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
11 km
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
235 - 319 g/km
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co2
186 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
2
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Seats
8
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,790 - 2,195 kg
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Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
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Trunk capacity
182 - 321 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,929 mm
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Width
2,010 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
170 - 215 kg
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Payload
877 - 883 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
435 - 816 HP
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Power HP
180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
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Torque
400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
320 - 600 kW
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Power kW
132 kW
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Vauxhall
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