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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
78,900 - 115,800 £
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Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 104 km
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Electric Range
83 - 445 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
72 - 241 g/km
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co2
0 - 132 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
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,390 - 2,815 kg
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Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
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Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
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Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 - 2,018 mm
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Width
1,859 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
495 - 770 kg
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Payload
434 - 502 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
309 - 585 HP
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Power HP
130 - 196 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
560 - 750 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
227 - 430 kW
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Vauxhall
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