Compare performance (354 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 6,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLB or Vauxhall Rocks Electric?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Vauxhall Rocks Electric is considerably cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the Mercedes GLB costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,349 £.
As for electric range, the Mercedes GLB offers clearly more range – reaching up to 631 km, about 556 km more than the Vauxhall Rocks Electric.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLB offers significantly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 346 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLB delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 475 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Mercedes GLB offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is considerably lighter – 558 kg compared to 1,840 kg. The difference is around 1,282 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLB offers significantly more boot space – 540 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 477 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLB carries considerably more – 505 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 363 kg.
The Vauxhall Rocks Electric holds a decisive overall lead 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 GLB is a compact luxury SUV that blends smart packaging with a polished, composed driving experience. Its flexible interior and premium feel make it a sensible pick for buyers who want Mercedes comfort and practicality in a smaller footprint.
detailsThe Opel Rocks Electric is a cheeky urban crossover that swaps petrol fuss for an electric grin, offering compact practicality and a playful character for city life. It’s easy to live with, delivers quietly eager acceleration for everyday driving, and feels like a smart, approachable choice for buyers dipping their toes into EV ownership.
details
Costs and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
43,200 - 62,400 £
|
Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
|
Consumption L/100km
-
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
|
Electric Range
431 - 631 km
|
Electric Range
75 km
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
0 - 138 g/km
|
co2
0 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
SUV
|
Body Type
Hatchback
|
|
Seats
5
|
Seats
2
|
|
Doors
-
|
Doors
-
|
|
Curb weight
1,840 - 2,280 kg
|
Curb weight
558 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
540 L
|
Trunk capacity
63 L
|
|
Length
-
|
Length
-
|
|
Width
1,861 mm
|
Width
1,388 mm
|
|
Height
-
|
Height
-
|
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
|
Payload
485 - 505 kg
|
Payload
142 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
|
Engine Type
Electric
|
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
|
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
|
|
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
|
Power HP
8 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
|
|
Max Speed
-
|
Max Speed
-
|
|
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
|
Torque
40 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
Number of Cylinders
-
|
|
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
|
Power kW
6 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
|
Engine capacity
-
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2026
|
Model Year
2025
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, E
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
|
|
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
|
Brand
Vauxhall
|