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Mercedes S-Class vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Vauxhall Astra?

Mercedes S-Class vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Astra

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

S-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Astra is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 75,742 £.

Both cars consume an average of 2.2 L/100km – no difference here.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers substantially more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 336 km more than the Mercedes S-Class.

Astra

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 S-Class offers considerably more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 439 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 490 Nm more.

S-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 Astra is substantially lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 727 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers visibly more boot space – 530 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 108 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries noticeably more – 660 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 158 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra comes out clearly 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.

from £28,300
Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 454 km
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Mercedes S-Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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The Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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Mercedes S-Class
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
438 - 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the Mercedes S-Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes S-Class is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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