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?
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 £.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
80,900 - 117,500 £
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Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
810 - 920 km
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
186 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
Hatchback
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
5
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Seats
8
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
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Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
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Trunk capacity
610 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,926 mm
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Width
2,010 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
545 - 570 kg
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Payload
877 - 883 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic 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
367 - 585 HP
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Power HP
180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
505 - 800 Nm
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Torque
400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
270 - 430 kW
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Power kW
132 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Vauxhall
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