Compare performance (472 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (46300 £ vs 36000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Coupe or Vauxhall Zafira Life?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Vauxhall Zafira Life has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36000 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 46300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10347 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes CLE Coupe manages with 2.20 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Zafira Life with 7.10 L. The difference is about 4.90 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Vauxhall Zafira Life performs significantly better – achieving up to 347 km, about 234 km more than the Mercedes CLE Coupe.
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 CLE Coupe has a clearly edge – offering 472 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 292 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.20 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.60 s. That’s about 6.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLE Coupe performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLE Coupe pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 560 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm difference.
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 convincingly more seating capacity – 8 vs 4.
In curb weight, Mercedes CLE Coupe is barely noticeable lighter – 1790 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 163 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers significantly more room – 420 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 420 L.
When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Zafira Life clearly takes the win – 914 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 439 kg.
Overall, the Mercedes CLE Coupe shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance 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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
46300 - 104000 £
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Price
36000 - 53200 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 9.4 L
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Consumption L/100km
7.10 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.7 - 24.8 kWh
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Electric Range
113 km
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Electric Range
220 - 347 km
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
49 - 215 g/km
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co2
0 - 186 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
4
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Seats
8
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Doors
2
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1790 - 2175 kg
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Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
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Trunk capacity
290 - 420 L
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Length
4850 - 4853 mm
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Length
4981 - 5331 mm
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Width
1861 mm
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Width
2010 mm
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Height
1422 - 1434 mm
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Height
1890 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
4200 - 4900 L
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Payload
405 - 475 kg
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Payload
850 - 914 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
193 - 472 HP
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Power HP
136 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
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Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
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Torque
250 - 560 Nm
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
142 - 347 kW
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Power kW
100 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3
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Engine capacity
2184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, E, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Vauxhall
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The Mercedes CLE Coupe is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.