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Mercedes C-Class Wagon vs Vauxhall Frontera - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (680 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (42400 £ vs 20700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C-Class Wagon or Vauxhall Frontera?

Mercedes C-Class Wagon

Vauxhall Frontera

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

C-Class Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Frontera has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20700 £ , while the Mercedes C-Class Wagon costs 42400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21708 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes C-Class Wagon manages with 0.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Vauxhall Frontera with 5.20 L. The difference is about 4.80 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Frontera performs clearly better – achieving up to 408 km, about 296 km more than the Mercedes C-Class Wagon.

Frontera

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 decisively edge – offering 680 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 535 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Vauxhall Frontera takes 9 s. That’s about 5.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs evident better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Vauxhall Frontera tops out at 194 km/h. The difference is around 86 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes C-Class Wagon pulls significantly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 790 Nm difference.

C-Class Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Vauxhall Frontera offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Vauxhall Frontera is clearly perceptible lighter – 1394 kg compared to 1755 kg. The difference is around 361 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon offers minimal more room – 490 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Frontera performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1600 L, which is about 90 L more than the Mercedes C-Class Wagon.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Frontera slight takes the win – 570 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 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.

from about £42,400
C-Class Wagon

Mercedes C-Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • 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
Mercedes C-Class Wagon
Vauxhall Frontera

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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 Frontera

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The Opel Frontera wears its rugged, go-anywhere intentions proudly, serving up a simple, no-nonsense package that feels as comfortable off the beaten track as it does at the supermarket. It won’t set hearts racing with glamour, but its honest practicality and rugged charm make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over style.

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Mercedes C-Class Wagon
Vauxhall Frontera

Costs and Consumption

Price
42400 - 115300 £
Price
20700 - 30000 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 18.2 kWh
Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Electric Range
305 - 408 km
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
11 - 206 g/km
co2
0 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 66 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1755 - 2235 kg
Curb weight
1394 - 1610 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
4751 - 4842 mm
Length
4385 mm
Width
1820 - 1900 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1454 - 1494 mm
Height
1635 mm
Max trunk capacity
1375 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
1600 L
Payload
440 - 565 kg
Payload
436 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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
110 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 14.2 s
Max Speed
226 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
143 - 194 km/h
Torque
250 - 1020 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
1496 - 1999 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the Mercedes C-Class Wagon offered with different drivetrains?

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.