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Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (41,300 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C-Class Saloon or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?

Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer: Key differences

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • slightly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 Sports Tourer is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Mercedes C-Class Saloon costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,334 £.

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

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers clearly more range – reaching up to 445 km, about 434 km more than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon.

Astra Sports Tourer

Engine and Performance:

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 Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers clearly 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 considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.7 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers significantly 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 Sports Tourer is slightly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 257 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers visibly more boot space – 597 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 142 L.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 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.

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Astra Sports Tourer

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 445 km
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

The Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.

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18 Apr 2026, 22:29:44

Handsome and great value — no unnecessary luxury. Comfortable on the road and in the seats. A lot of car for the money; a vehicle you can trust.

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Mercedes C-Class Saloon
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
11 km
Electric Range
83 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
119 - 205 g/km
co2
0 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 570 kg
Payload
434 - 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
7.7 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
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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