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Mercedes EQS vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (80,900 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS or Vauxhall Astra?

Mercedes EQS vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Mercedes EQS

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Astra

4.3 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

EQS

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Astra is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 80,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52,639 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra is marginally more efficient: consuming 15.3 kWh/100km compared to 15.5 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQS. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers clearly more range – reaching up to 920 km, about 466 km more than the Vauxhall Astra.

Astra

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 EQS offers substantially 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 EQS is substantially 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 EQS delivers significantly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 440 Nm more.

EQS

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is significantly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 1,112 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers visibly more boot space – 610 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 188 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS carries slightly more – 570 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS 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 £80,900
EQS

Mercedes EQS

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 367 - 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 810 - 920 km
Mercedes EQS
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes EQS

The Mercedes EQS is a silent, spaceship-like flagship that turns electric luxury into zen on wheels, wrapped in a swooping design that insists on being admired. Inside it’s all glassy screens and soft-touch surfaces that make long trips feel like first class, and the driving experience is composed and effortless — like a courteous butler with an electric heart.

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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 EQS
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption

Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
610 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,926 mm
Width
1,859 mm
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
545 - 570 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
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