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Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Estate or Vauxhall Astra?

Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Astra

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E-Class Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Astra is substantially cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,355 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra with 2.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers significantly more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 345 km more than the Mercedes E-Class Estate.

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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 E-Class Estate offers significantly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 389 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Estate is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 390 Nm more.

E-Class Estate

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is clearly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 462 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers clearly more boot space – 615 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 193 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries visibly more – 645 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 143 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate stands well ahead of its rival 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 £52,600
E-Class Estate

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 97 - 109 km
Mercedes E-Class Estate
Vauxhall Astra

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Mercedes E-Class Estate

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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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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Mercedes E-Class Estate
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
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