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Mercedes EQT vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (27,800 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQT or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Mercedes EQT vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Mercedes EQT

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • markedly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes EQT is noticeably cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Vauxhall Zafira Life costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,217 £.

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 Vauxhall Zafira Life offers markedly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Zafira Life is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Mercedes EQT takes 12.6 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.

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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.

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes EQT is very slightly lighter – 1,925 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 28 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries noticeably more – 883 kg compared to 531 kg. That’s a difference of about 352 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Zafira Life is clearly superior overall 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 £36,000
Zafira Life

Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Mercedes EQT
Vauxhall Zafira Life

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Mercedes EQT

The Mercedes EQT is Mercedes‑Benz’s compact electric people carrier that grafts the brand’s usual refinement onto a practical, family‑friendly van body. It makes school runs feel a little more upscale — quietly electric, sensibly packaged and unexpectedly pleasant to live with, especially if you like your practicality with a touch of luxury.

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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 EQT
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
457 - 531 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
245 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
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