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Mercedes G-Class vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 19,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G-Class or Vauxhall Corsa?

Mercedes G-Class vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

Mercedes G-Class

  • clearly more power
  • moderately more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Corsa

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

G-Class

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 Corsa is considerably cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 86,970 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Corsa uses 4.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes G-Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Corsa is considerably more efficient: consuming 14.2 kWh/100km compared to 28 kWh/100km for the Mercedes G-Class. That’s a difference of about 13.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes G-Class offers moderately more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 50 km more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

Corsa

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 G-Class offers clearly more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 449 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G-Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers significantly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 904 Nm more.

G-Class

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is substantially lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 1,310 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G-Class offers clearly more boot space – 640 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 331 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G-Class carries clearly more – 715 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 270 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Corsa 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 £19,600
Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 357 - 429 km
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Mercedes G-Class

The G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable personality.

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Vauxhall Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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Mercedes G-Class
Vauxhall Corsa

Costs and Consumption
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
479 km
Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 336 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
115 - 715 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes G-Class have?

The Mercedes G-Class is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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