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Mercedes C-Class Wagon vs Vauxhall Astra – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Q: How much power does the Mercedes C-Class Wagon deliver on the road?

Depending on the version, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon delivers up to 680 HP.

Q: How much fuel does the Mercedes C-Class Wagon use?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 0.40 L.

Q: What is the electric driving range of the Mercedes C-Class Wagon?

The WLTP range is up to 112 km.

Q: What is the battery capacity of the Mercedes C-Class Wagon?

The battery capacity is 19.50 kWh.

Q: What maximum speed does the Mercedes C-Class Wagon reach?

Depending on the model, top speed is 280 km/h.

Q: What is the Mercedes C-Class Wagon’s trunk volume?

Depending on configuration, up to 490 L fit inside.

Q: What are the dimensions of the Mercedes C-Class Wagon?

Overall, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon is 4751 mm long, 1820 mm wide and 1454 mm high.

Q: What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Astra?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

Q: How much power does the Vauxhall Astra deliver on the road?

Up to 225 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

Two cars, one duel: Mercedes C-Class Wagon meets Vauxhall Astra.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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 Astra has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Mercedes C-Class Wagon costs 42400 £. That’s a price difference of around 17251 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes C-Class Wagon manages with 0.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra with 2.20 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Vauxhall Astra performs significantly better – achieving up to 419 km, about 307 km more than the Mercedes C-Class Wagon.

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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 Wagon has a significantly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 455 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.50 s. That’s about 4.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs slightly better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Vauxhall Astra tops out at 235 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes C-Class Wagon pulls convincingly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 660 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is distinct lighter – 1341 kg compared to 1755 kg. The difference is around 414 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon offers somewhat more room – 490 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 68 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs a bit better – up to 1510 L, which is about 171 L more than the Vauxhall Astra.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes C-Class Wagon hardly perceptible takes the win – 565 kg compared to 509 kg. That’s a difference of about 56 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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.

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Mercedes C-Class Wagon

Price : 42400 - 115300 £
Body Type : Estate
Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
Consumption L/100km : 0.4 - 9 L
Electric Range : 11 - 112 km
Battery Capacity : 19.50 kWh
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 3.4 - 8.8 s
Model Year : 2024 - 2025
Max Speed : 226 - 280 km/h
Torque : 250 - 1020 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 5
Model : C-Klasse
Modell : C 180 T-Modell, C 200 T-Modell, C 200 All-Terrain, C 300 T-Modell, C 63 AMG S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell, C 300 e T-Modell, C 300 de T-Modell, C 200 d T-Modell, C 220 d T-Modell, C 220 d All-Terrain, C 43 AMG T-Modell, C 300 d T-Modell
CO2 Efficiency Class : E, F, G, B, D
Trim Level : Avantgarde Advanced 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced Plus 9G-TRONIC, Edition Avantgarde 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Premium 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Premium Plus 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus 9G-TRONIC, Edition AMG Line 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 9G-TRONIC, Edition Avantgarde 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Edition AMG Line 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Premium 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, Premium Plus 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, F1 Edition 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, AMG Line Premium 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, AMG Line Premium Plus 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G
Power kW : 137 - 500 kW
co2 : 11 - 206 g/km
Engine capacity : 1496 - 1999 cm3
Curb weight : 1755 - 2235 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 40 - 66 L
Trunk capacity : 360 - 490 L
Length : 4751 - 4842 mm
Width : 1820 - 1900 mm
Height : 1454 - 1494 mm
Brand : Mercedes-Benz
Max trunk capacity : 1375 - 1510 L
Payload : 440 - 565 kg

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Mercedes C-Class Wagon

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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Vauxhall Astra

The Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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Costs and Consumption
Price 42400 - 115300 £	Price 25200 - 40500 £
Consumption L/100km 0.4 - 9 L	Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km 15.40 kWh
Electric Range 11 - 112 km	Electric Range 82 - 419 km
Battery Capacity 19.50 kWh	Battery Capacity 51 kWh
co2 11 - 206 g/km	co2 0 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 40 - 66 L	Fuel tank capacity 42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Estate	Body Type Hatchback
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 1755 - 2235 kg	Curb weight 1341 - 1736 kg
Trunk capacity 360 - 490 L	Trunk capacity 352 - 422 L
Length 4751 - 4842 mm	Length 4374 mm
Width 1820 - 1900 mm	Width 1860 mm
Height 1454 - 1494 mm	Height 1432 - 1488 mm
Max trunk capacity 1375 - 1510 L	Max trunk capacity 1268 - 1339 L
Payload 440 - 565 kg	Payload 414 - 509 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV	Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox	Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 186 - 680 HP	Power HP 130 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.4 - 8.8 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.5 - 10.6 s
Max Speed 226 - 280 km/h	Max Speed 170 - 235 km/h
Torque 250 - 1020 Nm	Torque 230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Power kW 137 - 500 kW	Power kW 96 - 165 kW
Engine capacity 1496 - 1999 cm3	Engine capacity 1199 - 1598 cm3