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Mercedes EQV vs Vauxhall Zafira Life comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (50,700 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQV or Vauxhall Zafira Life?

Mercedes EQV vs Vauxhall Zafira Life: Key differences

Mercedes EQV

  • a bit more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Zafira Life

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mercedes EQV costs 50,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,756 £.

Zafira Life

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 EQV offers a bit more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQV is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 10.3 s, while the Vauxhall Zafira Life takes 10.6 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Zafira Life delivers only slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 365 Nm. That’s about 35 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 6.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Zafira Life is visibly lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,666 kg. The difference is around 713 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Zafira Life carries only slightly more – 883 kg compared to 834 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQV has only a minor advantage 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.

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EQV

Mercedes EQV

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 27.1 - 27.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 244 - 364 km
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Mercedes EQV

The Mercedes EQV is a serene electric people‑mover that wraps practical interior space in true Mercedes luxury, turning long trips into a first‑class commute. It’s perfect for families and executives who want silent, comfortable transport with a premium feel, and it manages to be both sensible and a little bit smug in the best possible way.

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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 EQV
Vauxhall Zafira Life

Costs and Consumption
Price
50,700 - 54,400 £
Price
36,000 - 43,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 27.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
244 - 364 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
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
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
6
Seats
8
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
2,666 - 2,863 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Trunk capacity
1,030 - 1,410 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
5,140 - 5,370 mm
Length
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Width
1,928 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
1,920 - 1,923 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 - 5,010 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
637 - 834 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
204 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.3 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
365 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes EQV have?

The Mercedes EQV is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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