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Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (46,300 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Coupe or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range

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

CLE Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Zafira Life is markedly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 46,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,347 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Zafira Life offers clearly more range – reaching up to 347 km, about 234 km more than the Mercedes CLE Coupe.

Zafira Life

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 CLE Coupe offers significantly more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 292 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes CLE Coupe is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life tops out at 130 km/h. The difference is around 120 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Coupe delivers markedly more torque with 560 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers more seats – 8 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLE Coupe is only slightly lighter – 1,790 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 163 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers substantially more boot space – 420 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 420 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries substantially more – 914 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 439 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Coupe is clearly superior 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 £46,300
CLE Coupe

Mercedes CLE Coupe

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 193 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 9.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 113 km
Mercedes CLE Coupe
Vauxhall Zafira Life

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Mercedes CLE Coupe

The Mercedes CLE Coupe slides between sporty and sophisticated with a swooping silhouette that turns heads without shouting, and a cabin that feels both luxurious and intelligently laid out. It’s ideal for buyers who want grand-tourer comfort with a playful driving character—chic enough for the weekend, sensible enough for the daily run, and guaranteed to spark a few “what is that?” conversations.

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Vauxhall Zafira Life

The Opel Zafira Life is a practical, no-nonsense people carrier that wraps flexible space and family-friendly features into a tidy, grown-up package. It’s comfy on long runs, easy to live with day to day, and wears its van roots with surprising style — the kind of sensible buy that still manages to smile.

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Mercedes CLE Coupe
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,300 - 104,000 £
Price
36,000 - 53,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
113 km
Electric Range
220 - 347 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
49 - 215 g/km
co2
0 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
8
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,175 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,240 kg
Trunk capacity
290 - 420 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Length
4,981 - 5,331 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,434 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,200 - 4,900 L
Payload
405 - 475 kg
Payload
850 - 914 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
130 km/h
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
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