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?
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 £.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
27,800 - 32,100 £
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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
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
265 - 278 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
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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
High Roof Estate
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
5
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Seats
8
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
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Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
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Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,859 mm
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Width
2,010 mm
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Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
457 - 531 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
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 HP
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Power HP
180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Max Speed
132 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
245 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
90 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
2,023 - 2,024
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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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