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Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (41,300 £ vs 27,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C-Class Saloon or Vauxhall Combo Cargo?

Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo: Key differences

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • significantly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • markedly 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 Combo Cargo is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,100 £ , while the Mercedes C-Class Saloon costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,193 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon uses 4.5 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Vauxhall Combo Cargo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo offers significantly more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 343 km more than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon.

Combo Cargo

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 significantly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 544 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 Combo Cargo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 7.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers significantly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 720 Nm more.

C-Class Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo Cargo is markedly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 324 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo carries markedly more – 781 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 211 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon 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.

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

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Price
27,100 - 34,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
11 km
Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
119 - 205 g/km
co2
0 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 570 kg
Payload
645 - 781 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, 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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