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Mercedes EQS vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (80,900 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Mercedes EQS vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Mercedes EQS

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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 Zafira Life is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 80,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,925 £.

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 EQS offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 405 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS delivers significantly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Vauxhall Zafira Life offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is markedly lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 597 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries clearly more – 883 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 313 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
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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 Zafira Life

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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 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 EQS
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption

Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
610 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,926 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
545 - 570 kg
Payload
877 - 883 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
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