Compare performance (585 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 Sports Tourer is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,499 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers considerably more range – reaching up to 445 km, about 329 km more than the Mercedes E-Class.
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 E-Class offers clearly 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 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.7 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 390 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is visibly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 372 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers very slightly more boot space – 597 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 57 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class carries noticeably more – 640 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 138 kg.
The Mercedes E-Class is decisively ahead 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.
The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.
detailsThe Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.
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Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
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Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
101 - 116 km
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Electric Range
83 - 445 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
39 - 172 g/km
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co2
0 - 132 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
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Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
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Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
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Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,880 mm
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Width
1,859 mm
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Height
-
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
530 - 640 kg
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Payload
434 - 502 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
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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
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
186 - 585 HP
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Power HP
130 - 196 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Vauxhall
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