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Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (41,300 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C-Class Saloon or Vauxhall Astra?

Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C-Class Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Astra is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Mercedes C-Class Saloon costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,048 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers significantly more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 443 km more than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon.

Astra

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 C-Class Saloon offers considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 484 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers substantially more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 660 Nm more.

C-Class Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is moderately lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 257 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers barely more boot space – 455 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 33 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon carries somewhat more – 570 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon has only a minor advantage 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.

from £41,300
C-Class Saloon

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 11 km
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
11 km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
119 - 205 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 570 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes C-Class Saloon have?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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