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Mercedes GLE vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (78,900 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?

Mercedes GLE vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 Astra Sports Tourer is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 78,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,921 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mercedes GLE with 3.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers substantially more range – reaching up to 445 km, about 341 km more than the Mercedes GLE.

Astra Sports Tourer

Engine and Performance:

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 GLE offers substantially more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 389 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.7 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 390 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is clearly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 952 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers barely more boot space – 655 L compared to 597 L. That’s a difference of about 58 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries markedly more – 770 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 268 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is decisively ahead 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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Astra Sports Tourer

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 445 km
Mercedes GLE
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

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Mercedes GLE

The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.

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Mercedes GLE
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
78,900 - 115,800 £
Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
91 - 104 km
Electric Range
83 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
72 - 241 g/km
co2
0 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,815 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,010 - 2,018 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
495 - 770 kg
Payload
434 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
309 - 585 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
227 - 430 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
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