Compare performance (238 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (33,100 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes B Class or Vauxhall Combo Cargo?
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 Combo Cargo is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Mercedes B Class costs 33,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,689 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes B Class uses 2.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Combo Cargo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo offers substantially more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 271 km more than the Mercedes B Class.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes B Class offers significantly more power – delivering 238 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes B Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Mercedes B Class is slightly faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes B Class delivers clearly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Vauxhall Combo Cargo offers more seats – 6 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo Cargo is only slightly lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 1,405 kg. The difference is around 76 kg.
For maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo offers clearly more capacity – up to 3,900 L, about 2,460 L more than the Mercedes B Class.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo carries significantly more – 991 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 441 kg.
The Vauxhall Combo Cargo holds a solid overall lead 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 B-Class is a smart, grown-up compact people carrier that dresses everyday practicality in a near‑premium polish, perfect for buyers who want comfort and a classy badge without the theatrics. It won’t set your pulse racing on a back road, but it will make school runs, commutes and grocery hauls feel pleasantly civilized — a reliable, slightly posh companion for real life.
detailsThe Opel Combo Cargo is a pragmatic workhorse that pairs sensible practicality with surprisingly car-like manners, making it a smart choice for small businesses and weekend DIYers. With clever storage, easy access and a calm cabin that keeps the focus on the job, it turns daily deliveries and errands into something almost enjoyable.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
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Price
22,400 - 34,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 km
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Electric Range
354 km
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Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
56 - 156 g/km
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co2
0 - 143 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
35 L
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Fuel tank capacity
53 - 61 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
MPV
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
5
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Seats
2 - 6
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Doors
5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
1,405 - 1,745 kg
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Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
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Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4,419 mm
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Length
4,401 - 4,751 mm
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Width
1,796 mm
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Width
1,848 mm
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Height
1,562 mm
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Height
1,820 - 1,825 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,440 L
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Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 3,900 L
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Payload
505 - 550 kg
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Payload
611 - 991 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 238 HP
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
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Max Speed
223 km/h
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Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
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Torque
200 - 450 Nm
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
85 - 175 kW
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Vauxhall
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