Compare performance (238 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (33100 £ vs 35400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes B Class or Vauxhall Movano?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mercedes B Class has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33100 £ , while the Vauxhall Movano costs 35400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2265 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes B Class manages with 2.50 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Movano with 7.50 L. The difference is about 5 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Vauxhall Movano performs clearly better – achieving up to 424 km, about 341 km more than the Mercedes B Class.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Movano has a somewhat edge – offering 279 HP compared to 238 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes B Class performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Vauxhall Movano tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.
Both models offer the same torque – 450 Nm.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Vauxhall Movano offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, Mercedes B Class is clearly lighter – 1405 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 670 kg.
In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Movano performs clearly better – up to 17000 L, which is about 15460 L more than the Mercedes B Class.
When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Movano decisively takes the win – 2020 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 1470 kg.
Overall, the Vauxhall Movano 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.
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 Movano is the no-nonsense workhorse that combines practicality with a calm, dependable presence on the road, designed to make hauling and daily chores feel almost effortless. Comfortable enough for long shifts and flexible enough to suit tradespeople, couriers or weekend DIY heroes, it’s built to be useful first and flashy never.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
33100 - 52500 £
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Price
35400 - 58900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.20 kWh
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Electric Range
83 km
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Electric Range
424 km
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
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Battery Capacity
97.80 kWh
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co2
56 - 156 g/km
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co2
0 - 233 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
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Fuel tank capacity
90 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
3 - 7
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1405 - 1745 kg
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Curb weight
2075 - 2940 kg
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Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4419 mm
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Length
5413 - 6363 mm
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Width
1796 mm
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Width
2050 mm
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Height
1562 mm
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Height
2254 - 2850 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1440 - 1540 L
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Max trunk capacity
10000 - 17000 L
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Payload
505 - 550 kg
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Payload
560 - 2020 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, 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
120 - 279 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
200 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
90 - 170 km/h
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Torque
200 - 450 Nm
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Torque
320 - 450 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 175 kW
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Power kW
88 - 205 kW
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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Engine capacity
2184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Vauxhall
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The Mercedes B Class is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.